IPC 247 vs BNS 247
● Retained in BNSPublic servant framing false certificate or record for personal advantage
Section 247 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 advantage for themselves or another person. This provision ensures the integrity of official documents and prevents misuse of office for private gain.
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Only public servants are liable.
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The act involves issuing or endorsing false certificates or records to gain personal benefit.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
Example: A government officer falsifies service records to help a family member receive a promotion or benefits unlawfully. IPC 247 safeguards public trust and administrative fairness, ensuring officials cannot exploit official records for personal advantage.
Public servant framing false certificate or record for personal advantage
Section 247 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 247. It punishes public servants who knowingly frame, issue, or endorse false certificates or records intending to provide unlawful personal gain.
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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 alters tax records to benefit a relative financially.
BNS 247 reinforces ethical conduct and accountability, ensuring public servants cannot misuse official documents for personal advantage.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 247 to BNS BNS 247.