Section 234 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with issuing or signing false certificate. Under the old law this was Section 197 of the IPC.
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Section 234 BNS - Issuing or signing false certificate
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 234 - Issuing or signing false certificate
- Old provision
- Section 197 IPC
- Punishment
- The same as for giving false evidence.
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable.
- Bailable?
- Bailable.
- Triable by
- Court by which offence of giving false evidence is triable.
Old law → Section 234 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 197 IPC | Renumbered, no change | No change. |
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