BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 246 BNS

Dishonestly making false claim in Court

Offence

Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly, or with intent to injure or annoy any person, makes in a Court any claim which he knows to be false,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: two years.
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FAQ — Section 246 BNS

Section 246 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Dishonestly making false claim in Court”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.