IPC → BNS
IPC Section 181 in BNS
IPC Section 181 corresponds to BNS Section 216 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 181 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 216 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 216 — False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever, being legally bound by an oath or affirmation to state the truth on any subject to any public servant or other person authorised by law to administer such oath or affirmation, makes, to such public servant or other person as aforesaid, touching that subject, any statement which is false, and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 181 in BNS?
IPC Section 181 is BNS Section 216 — False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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