What is the BNS Section 231 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 231 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 195. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 231 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 231 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.

What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 231?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 231 BNS is: Giving or fabricating falseThe same as for the offence.. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Is an offence under Section 231 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 231 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 231 BNS?

Cases under Section 231 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 231 BNS?

Section 231 BNS deals with 'Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 231

BNS Section 231: Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 195

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 231 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 falseThe same as for the offence.evidence with intent to procure conviction of an offence punishable with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment for 7 years, or upwards

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: Giving or fabricating falseThe same as for the offence.

📜 Official Statutory Provision

No change.

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