Section 256 of BNS : Section 256: Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is a government clerk responsible for maintaining land records in a rural district. His friend, Suresh, is facing legal action for illegally occupying government land. To help Suresh avoid punishment, Ravi deliberately alters the land records to show that the land belongs to Suresh's family. This act of falsifying official records to save Suresh from legal consequences falls under Section 256 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Ravi, being a public servant, knowingly framed an incorrect record with the intent to save Suresh from punishment, making him liable for imprisonment or a fine.

Example 2:

Priya is a police officer in charge of preparing investigation reports. During an investigation, she discovers that her cousin, Anil, is involved in a theft case. To protect Anil from being prosecuted, Priya intentionally writes a false report stating that Anil was not present at the crime scene. By doing so, she aims to save Anil from legal punishment. This act of creating an incorrect off...

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