Section 219 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Section 219 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023, pertains to the offense of false statement in connection with an election. This provision is part of Chapter IX: Offences Relating to Elections, which outlines various offenses related to elections.
📜 Text of Section 219
Section 219. False Statement in Connection with an Election
Whoever, in connection with an election, makes a false statement—
(a) In any declaration or return made by him under the law relating to elections; or
(b) In any affidavit or other document required to be filed under the law relating to elections,
shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
⚖️ Key Provisions
Offense Description: Making a false statement in connection with an election, particularly in declarations, returns, affidavits, or other documents required under election laws.
Punishment: Imprisonment for a term up to two years, or a fine, or both.
🔍 Comparison with Indian Penal Code (IPC)
Section 219 of the BNS consolidates and replaces provisions from the IPC related to false statements in connection with elections. While the IPC had separate sections for false statements in declarations and affidavits, the BNS combines these into a single provision, streamlining the legal framework for election-related offenses.
For more detailed information, you can refer to the official text of Section 219 on the official website of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
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