Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 237
Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false
In one line
BNS Section 237 deals with using as true such declaration knowing it to be false and replaces IPC 200.
Punishment, bail and court
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | Using as true any such declaration known to be false. | The same as for giving false evidence. | Non-cognizable. | Bailable. | Court by which offence of giving false evidence is triable. |
Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023. The punishment column is the Schedule’s summary; the section text below is what prescribes the punishment. Classification decides procedure (arrest, bail as of right, which court), not the result of any particular case.
Bare act text — BNS 237
237. Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false.
Whoever corruptly uses or attempts to use as true any such declaration, knowing the same to be false in any material point, shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave false evidence. Explanation.—A declaration which is inadmissible merely upon the ground of some informality, is a declaration within the meaning of section 236 and this section.
What changed from the IPC
- IPC 200 → BNS 237: "this section" is used instead of "200" (section) in the explanation of IPC u/s 200 IPC.
Frequently asked
What was BNS Section 237 in the IPC?
BNS Section 237 (Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false) replaces Section 200 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. IPC 200 is now BNS 237.
What is the punishment under BNS 237?
Using as true any such declaration known to be false – The same as for giving false evidence. Under the First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023 it is non-cognizable and bailable, triable by court by which offence of giving false evidence is triable.
Is BNS 237 bailable?
Bailable: BNS 237. Bail in a non-bailable offence is at the court's discretion; the classification decides procedure, not the outcome of a particular bail application.
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Nearby BNS sections
- BNS 232 — Threatening any person to give false evidence
- BNS 233 — Using evidence known to be false
- BNS 234 — Issuing or signing false certificate
- BNS 235 — Using as true a certificate known to be false
- BNS 236 — False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence
- BNS 238 — Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender
- BNS 239 — Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform
- BNS 240 — Giving false information respecting an offence committed
- BNS 241 — Destruction of document or electronic record to prevent its production as evidence
- BNS 242 — False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution