BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Section 237 — Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false.
Replaces IPC Section 200.
Whoever corruptly uses or attempts to use as true any such declaration, knowing the same to be false in any material point, shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave false evidence. Explanation. —A declaration which is inadmissible merely upon the ground of some informality, is a declaration within the meaning of section 236 and this section.
Nearby sections
- 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.
- 238 Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender.
- 239 Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform.
- 240 Giving false information respecting an offence committed.
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