BNS Section 231 – Punishment for false evidence
Chapter 14: False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 231
IPC S.193
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Court of Session
Whoever intentionally gives false evidence in any stage of a judicial proceeding or fabricates false evidence for the purpose of being used in any stage of a judicial proceeding shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 7 years and fine. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Court of Session.
