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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 233 BNS - Using evidence known to be false

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
233 - Using evidence known to be false
Old provision
Section 196 IPC
Punishment
The same as for giving or fabricating false evidence.
Cognizable?
Non-cognizable.
Bailable?
According as offence Court by
Triable by
of giving or fabricating false evidence is triable.

Old law → Section 233 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 196 IPC Renumbered, no change No change.

Section 233 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with using evidence known to be false. Under the old law this was Section 196 of the IPC.

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