Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 177BNS 212
Furnishing false information
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What changed
- The upper limit of the fine has been increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
- "Bound under clause 5, section VII, Regulation III, 1821,of the Bengal Code" is replaced by "legally bound" in the illustration (b).
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Under Section 212 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 177 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
What is IPC 177 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 177 (Furnishing false information) corresponds to Section 212 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 177 and BNS 212?
The upper limit of the fine has been increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees. "Bound under clause 5, section VII, Regulation III, 1821,of the Bengal Code" is replaced by "legally bound" in the illustration (b).
How do I cite BNS 212 in a pleading?
Under Section 212 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 177 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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