IPC 245 vs BNS 245
● Retained in BNSPublic servant framing false certificate or record for personal or official gain
Section 245 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with the offence committed by a public servant who knowingly frames, signs, or issues a false certificate or record intending to secure personal or official gain for themselves or another person. This provision safeguards public trust and the reliability of official records.
Key aspects:
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Only public servants are liable.
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The act involves issuing or endorsing false certificates or records to achieve personal or official advantage.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
Example: A government officer falsifies service records to help a colleague get an undue promotion. IPC 245 ensures administrative accountability, preventing officials from exploiting office documents for personal or unauthorized benefits.
Public servant framing false certificate or record for personal or official gain
Section 245 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 245. It punishes public servants who knowingly frame, issue, or endorse false certificates or records intending to confer personal or official gain.
Key aspects:
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Applies exclusively to public officials performing official duties.
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Punishment remains: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
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Example: A municipal officer falsifies property tax records to benefit a relative financially.
BNS 245 reinforces ethical conduct and accountability, ensuring public servants cannot misuse official documents for personal or unauthorized gain.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 245 to BNS BNS 245.