Section 237 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with using as true such declaration Knowing it to be false. Under the old law this was Section 200 of the IPC.
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Section 237 BNS - Using as true such declaration Knowing it to be false
- Act
- Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Section
- 237 - Using as true such declaration Knowing it to be false
- Old provision
- Section 200 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 237 BNS
| Corresponds to | Change | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| Section 200 IPC | Modified | “this section” is used instead of "200" (section) in the explanation of IPC u/s 200 IPC. |
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