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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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 to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 195 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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