Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 194BNS 230
Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of capital offence
BNS 230 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 194 is BNS 230
- BNS 230(1)
- Punishment
- Imprisonment for life, or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years and fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Court of Session
- BNS 230(2)
- Punishment
- Death, or as above
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Court of Session
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- Fine defined in this section as up to fifty thousand rupees.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 230 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 194 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 194 bailable or non-bailable?
BNS 230(1): non-bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Court of Session. BNS 230(2): non-bailable, non-cognizable, tried by Court of Session. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 194 under BNS?
BNS 230(1): imprisonment for life, or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years and fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees. BNS 230(2): Death, or as above.
What is IPC 194 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 194 (Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of capital offence) corresponds to Section 230 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 194 and BNS 230?
Fine defined in this section as up to fifty thousand rupees.
How do I cite BNS 230 in a pleading?
Under Section 230 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 194 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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