BNS Section 156 – Giving or fabricating false evidence in order to procure conviction of capital offence
Chapter 7: Offences Against the State ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 156
IPC S.194
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Court of Session
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.
