BNS Section 263 – False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation
Chapter 14: False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 263
IPC S.181
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever being legally bound by an oath or affirmation to state the truth on any subject to any public servant or other person authorised by law to administer such oath or affirmation makes to such public servant or other person as aforesaid touching that subject any statement which is false and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years and shall also be liable to fine.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 3 years and fine. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
