IPC → BNS

IPC Section 193 in BNS

IPC Section 193 corresponds to BNS Section 229 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Old provisionIndian Penal Code, 1860, Section 193
New provision229
New ActBharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
MappingMapped

BNS Section 229 — Punishment for false evidence

Drafting note. Fine is defined in sub-section (1) as up to ten thousand rupees and in sub-section (2) as up to five thousand rupees.

(1) Whoever intentionally gives false evidence in any stage of a judicial proceeding, or fabricates false evidence for the purpose of being used in any stage of a judicial proceeding, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees. (2) Whoever intentionally gives or fabricates false evidence in any case other than that referred to in sub-section (1), shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be

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Questions this page answers

What is IPC 193 in BNS?

IPC Section 193 is BNS Section 229 — Punishment for false evidence.

Has the provision changed?

Fine is defined in sub-section (1) as up to ten thousand rupees and in sub-section (2) as up to five thousand rupees.

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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