What is the BNS Section 246 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 246 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 209. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 246 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 246 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.

What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 246?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 246 BNS is: Imprisonment for 2 yearsand fine.class. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Is an offence under Section 246 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 246 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 246 BNS?

Cases under Section 246 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 246 BNS?

Section 246 BNS deals with 'Dishonestly making false claim in Court'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 246

BNS Section 246: Dishonestly making false claim in Court

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 209

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 246 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "dishonestly making false claim in court". 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 dishonestly making false claim in court as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 246 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

False claim in a Court

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 yearsand fine.class

📜 Official Statutory Provision

“'Court of Justice” is replaced by 'Court'.

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