Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 197BNS 234
Issuing or signing false certificate
BNS 234 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 197 is BNS 234
- Punishment
- The same as for giving false evidence
- Bailable?
- Bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Court by which offence of giving false evidence is triable
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 234 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 197 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 197 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 234 it is bailable and non-cognizable, and is tried by Court by which offence of giving false evidence is triable. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 197 under BNS?
BNS 234: The same as for giving false evidence.
What is IPC 197 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 197 (Issuing or signing false certificate) corresponds to Section 234 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 197 and BNS 234?
No change.
How do I cite BNS 234 in a pleading?
Under Section 234 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 197 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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