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.
IPC Section 196 in BNS: Section 233
Using evidence known to be false
Section 196 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Using evidence known to be false) corresponds to Section 233 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 233 is non-cognizable, according as offence of giving such evidence is bailable or non-bailable, triable by Court by which offence of giving or fabricating false evidence is triable; punishment: The same as for giving or fabricating false evidence.
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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.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
Text of BNS Section 233
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