233. 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.
BNS Section 233: Using evidence known to be false
Section 233 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with using evidence known to be false. It replaces IPC 196 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 233 is non-cognizable and according as offence of giving such evidence is bailable or non-bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233 | Using in a judicial proceeding evidence known to be false or fabricated. | The same as for giving or fabricating false evidence. | Non-cognizable | According as offence of giving such evidence is bailable or non-bailable. | Court by which offence of giving or fabricating false evidence is triable |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 233
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 196: Using evidence known to be false
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