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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

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 toChangeRemarks
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

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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