IPC → BNS
IPC Section 200 in BNS
IPC Section 200 corresponds to BNS Section 237 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 200 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 237 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 237 — Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false
Drafting note. “this section” is used instead of "200" (section) in the explanation of IPC u/s 200 IPC.
Whoever corruptly uses or attempts to use as true any such declaration, knowing the same to be false in any material point, shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave false evidence. Explanation. —A declaration which is inadmissible merely upon the ground of some informality, is a declaration within the meaning of section 236 and this section.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 200 in BNS?
IPC Section 200 is BNS Section 237 — Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false.
Has the provision changed?
“this section” is used instead of "200" (section) in the explanation of IPC u/s 200 IPC.
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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