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.
IPC Section 198 in BNS: Section 235
Using as true a certificate known to be false
Section 198 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Using as true a certificate known to be false) corresponds to Section 235 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 235 is non-cognizable, bailable, triable by Court by which offence of giving false evidence is triable; punishment: The same as for giving false evidence.
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.
The BNS applies to offences committed on or after 1 July 2024. Offences committed earlier are charged and tried under the IPC.
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