Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 200BNS 237
Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false
BNS 237 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 200 is BNS 237
- 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
- "this section" is used instead of "200" (section) in the explanation of IPC u/s 200 IPC.
Drafting-ready
Under Section 237 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 200 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 200 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 237 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 200 under BNS?
BNS 237: The same as for giving false evidence.
What is IPC 200 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 200 (Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false) corresponds to Section 237 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 200 and BNS 237?
"this section" is used instead of "200" (section) in the explanation of IPC u/s 200 IPC.
How do I cite BNS 237 in a pleading?
Under Section 237 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 200 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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- 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
- IPC 201 → BNS 238 — Causing disappearance of evidence ,or giving false information to screen offender
- IPC 202 → BNS 239 — Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform
- IPC 203 → BNS 240 — Giving false information respecting an offence committed
- IPC 204 → BNS 241 — Destruction of document or electronic record to prevent its production as evidence
- IPC 205 → BNS 242 — False personation for purpose of act or proceeding in suit or prosecution
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