IPC → BNS
IPC Section 199 in BNS
IPC Section 199 corresponds to BNS Section 236 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 199 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 236 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 236 — False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence
Drafting note. Words “Court of Justice” is replaced by “Court”.
Whoever, in any declaration made or subscribed by him, which declaration any Court or any public servant or other person, is bound or authorised by law to receive as evidence of any fact, makes any statement which is false, and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, touching any point material to the object for which the declaration is made or used, shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave false evidence.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 199 in BNS?
IPC Section 199 is BNS Section 236 — False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence.
Has the provision changed?
Words “Court of Justice” is replaced by “Court”.
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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