BNS Section 243 – Dishonestly making false claim in Court
Chapter 14: False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 243
IPC S.209
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly or with intent to injure or annoy any person makes in a Court of Justice any claim which he knows to be false shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years and shall also be liable to fine.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 2 years and fine. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
