235. 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.
BNS Section 235: Using as true a certificate known to be false
Section 235 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with using as true a certificate known to be false. It replaces IPC 198 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 235 is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235 | Using as a true certificate one known to be false in a material point. | The same as for giving false evidence. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Court by which offence of giving false evidence is triable |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 235
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 198: Using as true a certificate known to be false
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