BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 233 — Using evidence known to be false.
Replaces IPC Section 196.
Whoever corruptly uses or attempts to use as true or genuine evidence any evidence which he knows to be false or fabricated, shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave or fabricated false evidence.
Nearby sections
- 230 Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of capital offence.
- 231 Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment.
- 232 Threatening any person to give false evidence.
- 234 Issuing or signing false certificate.
- 235 Using as true a certificate known to be false.
- 236 False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence.
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