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Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 In force since 1 July 2024

Section 236 BNS - False statement made in declaration Which is by law receivable as Evidence

Act
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section
236 - False statement made in declaration Which is by law receivable as Evidence
Old provision
Section 199 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 236 BNS

Corresponds toChangeRemarks
Section 199 IPC Modified Words “Court of Justice” is replaced by “Court” .

Section 236 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with false statement made in declaration Which is by law receivable as Evidence. Under the old law this was Section 199 of the IPC.

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