IPC 249 vs BNS 249
● Retained in BNSPublic servant framing false certificate or record with intent to defraud
Section 249 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 defraud or deceive any person or authority. This provision ensures that official documents remain truthful and cannot be used for fraudulent purposes.
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 with the intent to mislead or cheat.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
Example: A government officer falsifies a trade license certificate to help a business illegally obtain government incentives. IPC 249 protects public trust and administrative integrity, penalizing misuse of office for fraudulent gains.
Public servant framing false certificate or record with intent to defraud
Section 249 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 249. It punishes public servants who knowingly frame, issue, or endorse false certificates or records intending to defraud or deceive individuals or authorities.
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 ownership records to enable a private party to gain unlawfully.
BNS 249 reinforces accountability and transparency, ensuring that public servants cannot exploit official records for fraudulent purposes.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 249 to BNS BNS 249.