The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 209 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly, or with intent to injure or annoy any person, makes in a Court of Justice any claim which he knows to be false, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both--Non-cognizable--Bailable--Triable by Magistrate of the first class--Non-compoundable.