IPC → BNS
IPC Section 198 in BNS
IPC Section 198 corresponds to BNS Section 235 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 198 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 235 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 235 — Using as true a certificate known to be false
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever corruptly uses or attempts to use any such certificate as a true certificate, knowing the same to be false in any material point, shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave false evidence.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 198 in BNS?
IPC Section 198 is BNS Section 235 — Using as true a certificate 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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