Section 216 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with false statement on oath or affirmation To public servant or person authorised To administer an oath or affirmation. Under the old law this was Section 181 of the IPC.
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Section 216 BNS - False statement on oath or affirmation To public servant or person authorised To administer an oath or affirmation
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 216 - False statement on oath or affirmation To public servant or person authorised To administer an oath or affirmation
- Old provision
- Section 181 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 3 years and fine.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 216 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 181 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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