What is the BNS Section 248 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 248 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 211. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 248 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 248 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 248 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 248 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 248 BNS?

Cases under Section 248 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 248 BNS?

Section 248 BNS deals with 'False charge of offence made with intent to injure'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 248

BNS Section 248: False charge of offence made with intent to injure

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 248?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 248 BNS is: Imprisonment for 5 years,made with intent to injure. or fine of 2 lakh rupees,class. or both. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 211

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 248 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "false charge of offence made with intent to injure". 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 false charge of offence made with intent to injure as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 248 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

False charge of offence

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 5 years,made with intent to injure. or fine of 2 lakh rupees,class. or both

Criminal proceeding

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

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

Triable by: Court of Session

Punishment: Imprisonment for 10 yearsinstituted on a false charge and fine. of an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for ten years or upwards

📜 Official Statutory Provision

The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from two years to five years and from seven years to ten years, and the fine is defined as up to two lakh rupees.

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