IPC → BNS
IPC Section 196 in BNS
IPC Section 196 corresponds to BNS Section 233 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 196 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 233 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 233 — Using evidence known to be false
Drafting note. No change.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 196 in BNS?
IPC Section 196 is BNS Section 233 — Using evidence known to be false.
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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