Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 195BNS 231
Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment
BNS 231 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 195 is BNS 231
- Punishment
- The same as for the offence
- 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
- No change.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 231 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 195 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 195 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 231 it is non-bailable and non-cognizable, and is tried by Court of Session. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 195 under BNS?
BNS 231: The same as for the offence.
What is IPC 195 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 195 (Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment) corresponds to Section 231 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 195 and BNS 231?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 231 in a pleading?
Under Section 231 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 195 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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Open the converterNearby IPC sections
- IPC 190 → BNS 225 — Threat of injury to induce person to refrain from applying for protection
- IPC 191 → BNS 227 — Giving false evidence
- IPC 192 → BNS 228 — Fabricating false evidence
- IPC 193 → BNS 229 — Punishment for false evidence
- IPC 194 → BNS 230 — Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of capital offence
- IPC 195A → BNS 232 — Threatening any person to give false evidence
- IPC 196 → BNS 233 — Using evidence known to be false
- IPC 197 → BNS 234 — Issuing or signing false certificate
- IPC 198 → BNS 235 — Using as true a certificate known to be false
- IPC 199 → BNS 236 — False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence
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