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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 213 BNS - Refusing oath or affirmation when Duly required by public servant to Make it

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
213 - Refusing oath or affirmation when Duly required by public servant to Make it
Old provision
Section 178 IPC
Punishment
Simple imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both.
Cognizable?
Non-cognizable.
Bailable?
Bailable.
Triable by
The Court in which the offence is committed, subject to the provisions of Chapter XXVIII; or, if not

Old law → Section 213 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 178 IPC Modified Upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.

Section 213 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with refusing oath or affirmation when Duly required by public servant to Make it. Under the old law this was Section 178 of the IPC.

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