Section 197 (1)d BNS: Makes or publishes false or misleading information, jeopardising the sovereignty, unity and integrity or security of India.

Section 197 (1)d of the BNS is a new provision with no equivalent in the old IPC.

BNS section: 197 (1)d

IPC equivalent: New provision (no IPC equivalent)

Category: Theft & Robbery

New Clause 197(1)(d) 'makes or publishes false or misleading information, jeopardising the sovereignty, unity and integrity or security of India'.