237. 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.
BNS Section 237: Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false
Section 237 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with using as true such declaration knowing it to be false. It replaces IPC 200 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 237 is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | Using as true any such declaration known to be false. | 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 237
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 200: Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false
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