Section 229 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with punishment for false evidence. Under the old law this was Section 193 of the IPC.
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Section 229 BNS - Punishment for false evidence
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 229 - Punishment for false evidence
- Old provision
- Section 193 IPC
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for 7 years and 10,000 rupees.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class.
Old law → Section 229 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 193 IPC | Modified | Fine is defined in sub - section (1) as up to ten thousand rupees and in sub - section (2) as up to five thousand rupees., IPS, Director, CAPT Bhopal |
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