What is the BNS Section 229 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 229 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 193. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 229 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 229 BNS is classified as: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

Is an offence under Section 229 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 229 BNS is: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 229 BNS?

Cases under Section 229 BNS are triable by: Magistrate of the first class under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 229 BNS?

Section 229 BNS deals with 'Punishment for false evidence'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 229

BNS Section 229: Punishment for false evidence

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 229?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 229 BNS is: Imprisonment for 7 yearsfabricating false evidenceand 10,000 rupees.class. in a judicial proceeding. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 193

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 229 deals with the legal rules and penalties for FALSE EVIDENCE. In simple terms: Lying under oath or intentionally presenting fake evidence in a court of law or legal proceeding.

Real-World Scenario

"Lying in court and saying you saw a suspect at the scene of the crime when you were actually asleep at home."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Intentionally giving or

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 7 yearsfabricating false evidenceand 10,000 rupees.class. in a judicial proceeding

Giving or fabricating false

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Imprisonment for 3 yearsevidence in any other case. and 5,000 rupees

📜 Official Statutory Provision

Fine is defined in sub-section (1) as up to ten thousand rupees and in sub-section (2) as up to five thousand rupees.

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