What is the BNS Section 245 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 245 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 208. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 245 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 245 BNS is classified as: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

Is an offence under Section 245 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 245 BNS is: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 245 BNS?

Cases under Section 245 BNS are triable by: Magistrate of the first class under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 245 BNS?

Section 245 BNS deals with 'Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 245

BNS Section 245: Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 245?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 245 BNS is: Imprisonment for 2 years,decree to pass for a sumor fine, or both.class. not due, or suffering decree to be executed after it has been satisfied. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 208

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 245 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due". This section is part of the updated criminal code of India (BNS, 2023) which modernized the legal framework.

Real-World Scenario

"If an individual is found violating the provisions regarding fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 245 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Fraudulently suffering a

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Magistrate of the first class

Punishment: Imprisonment for 2 years,decree to pass for a sumor fine, or both.class. not due, or suffering decree to be executed after it has been satisfied

📜 Official Statutory Provision

No change.

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