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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 231 BNS - Giving or fabricating false evidence With intent to procure conviction of Offence punishable with imprisonment For life or imprisonment

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
231 - Giving or fabricating false evidence With intent to procure conviction of Offence punishable with imprisonment For life or imprisonment
Old provision
Section 195 IPC
Punishment
The same as for the offence.
Cognizable?
Non-cognizable.
Bailable?
Non-bailable.
Triable by
Court of Session.

Old law → Section 231 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 195 IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 231 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with giving or fabricating false evidence With intent to procure conviction of Offence punishable with imprisonment For life or imprisonment. Under the old law this was Section 195 of the IPC.

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