In this article, we will introduce you to Section 248 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS Section 248). In today’s article we will talk about what is Section 248 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita? As we know that IPC has now been replaced by BNS. So let’s start.
Definition of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 248
False charge of offence made with intent to injure- Whoever, with intent to cause injury to any person, institutes or causes to be instituted any criminal proceeding against that person, or falsely charges any person with having committed an offence, knowing that there is no just or lawful ground for such proceeding or charge against that person,-
- (a) shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, or with fine which may extend to two lakh rupees, or with both;
- (b) if such criminal proceeding be instituted on a false charge of an offence punishable with death, imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for ten years or upwards, shall be punishable with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Sir…there was a false charge against me in court .of which j was acquitted
Now how and under what section of BNS criminal case can I file a suit to claim compensation.