BNS Section 232 – Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life | Lexolive

⚖ BNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Act No. 45 of 2023 · Replaces IPC 1860 · In force: 1 July 2024
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BNS Section 232 – Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life

Chapter 14: False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice  ·  Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

BNS Section 232 IPC S.194 🔒 Non-Bailable 🔍 Cognizable ⚖ Court of Session
IPC Reference IPC S.194
Whoever gives or fabricates false evidence intending thereby to cause or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause any person to be convicted of an offence which is capital by the law for the time being in force in India shall be punished with imprisonment for life or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years and shall also be liable to fine.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes

Life or RI up to 10 years and fine. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Court of Session.

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