IPC 175 vs BNS 175
● Retained in BNSPublic servant framing false certificate
Section 175 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with the offence of a public servant knowingly issuing or framing a false certificate. This ensures that official certifications, attestations, or statements are authentic and trustworthy.
Key points of IPC 175:
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Applies when a public servant knowingly makes or issues a false certificate.
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Covers certificates issued for legal, administrative, or official purposes.
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Punishment: imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
For example, if a government officer issues a false income certificate or educational document to benefit someone unlawfully, it falls under IPC 175.
This section safeguards integrity and trust in official documentation and ensures that public servants cannot manipulate certificates for personal or third-party gain.
Public servant framing false certificate
Section 175 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 175. It penalizes public servants issuing false certificates, reinforcing accountability and preventing misuse of official authority.
Key points of BNS 175:
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Covers false certificates issued for administrative, judicial, or financial purposes.
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Punishment: up to 2 years imprisonment, or fine, or both.
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Ensures officials cannot falsify documents to mislead authorities or benefit someone unlawfully.
For instance, a municipal officer issuing a fraudulent property ownership certificate can be prosecuted under BNS 175.
This provision strengthens public trust in official records, ensuring that citizens and authorities rely on genuine certificates.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 175 to BNS BNS 175.