Section 248 BNS: False charge of offence made with intent to injure.
Section 248 of the BNS corresponds to Section 211 of the IPC.
BNS section: 248
IPC equivalent: Section 211
Category: Cheating
The upper limit of imprisonment is increased from two years to five years and from seven years to ten years, and the fine is defined as up to two lakh rupees.