BNS Section 216: False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 181
Procedural Classification Summary
Knowingly stating to a
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Magistrate of the first class
Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 yearspublic servant on oath asand fine.class. true that which is false
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No change.