IPC Section 211 = BNS Section 248

False Charge of Offence Made with Intent to Injure

अपराध का मिथ्या आरोप

False Evidence & Offences by Public Servants No Change in Punishment Non-Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 211 of the IPC dealt with instituting or causing to be instituted a false criminal proceeding with intent to injure. Under BNS 2023, this is now Section 248.
Hindi IPC की धारा 211 अपराध के मिथ्या आरोप से संबंधित थी। BNS 2023 के तहत यह अब धारा 248 है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect IPC (Old) BNS (New)
Section Number Section 211 Section 248
Title False Charge of Offence Made with Intent to Injure False Charge of Offence
Punishment Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both; if involving offence punishable with death/life — up to 7 years and fine Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both; if involving offence punishable with death/life — up to 7 years and fine
Cognizable No — Warrant required for arrest
Bailable Yes — Bail is a matter of right
Compoundable No — Cannot be compounded/settled
Triable By Magistrate of the First Class

Key Changes

  • Section number changed from IPC 211 to BNS 248
  • Punishment remains the same
  • No substantive changes

Ingredients of the Offence

To establish this offence, the prosecution must prove:

  1. 1 The accused instituted a criminal proceeding against another person
  2. 2 The charge was false and the accused knew it to be false
  3. 3 The intent was to cause injury

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 211?

IPC Section 211 (False Charge of Offence Made with Intent to Injure) is now BNS Section 248 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has the punishment changed from IPC 211 to BNS 248?

No, the punishment remains substantially the same. Under BNS 248: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both; if involving offence punishable with death/life — up to 7 years and fine.

Is BNS Section 248 cognizable?

No, BNS Section 248 is a non-cognizable, bailable, and non-compoundable offence.

Legal Disclaimer

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