What is the BNS Section 230 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 230 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 194. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 230 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 230 BNS is classified as: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary). 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 230 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 230 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 230 BNS?

Cases under Section 230 BNS are triable by: Court of Session under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 230 BNS?

Section 230 BNS deals with 'Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of capital offence'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 230

BNS Section 230: Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of capital offence

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 230?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 230 BNS is: Imprisonment for life, orevidence with intent torigorous imprisonment cause any person to befor 10 years and convicted of capital offence.50,000 rupees. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 194

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 230 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

Giving or fabricating false

Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)

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

Triable by: Court of Session

Punishment: Imprisonment for life, orevidence with intent torigorous imprisonment cause any person to befor 10 years and convicted of capital offence.50,000 rupees

If innocent person beDeath, or as above.thereby convicted and executed

Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)

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

Triable by: Court of Session

Punishment: If innocent person beDeath, or as above.

📜 Official Statutory Provision

Fine defined in this section as up to fifty thousand rupees.

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