What is the BNS Section 232 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 232 is a new legislative provision under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, without a direct single counterpart in the legacy Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Is Section 232 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 232 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 232 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 232 BNS is: Cognizable (Police can 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 232 BNS?

Cases under Section 232 BNS are triable by: Court by which the offence is triable under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 232 BNS?

Section 232 BNS deals with 'Threatening any person to give false evidence'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 232

BNS Section 232: Threatening any person to give false evidence

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 232?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 232 BNS is: Imprisonment for 7 years,give false evidence.or fine, or both.of giving false evidence is triable. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section N/A

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 232 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

Threatening any person to

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

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Court by which the offence is triable

Punishment: Imprisonment for 7 years,give false evidence.or fine, or both.of giving false evidence is triable

If innocent person isThe same as for the convicted and sentenced inoffence.of giving false evidence consequence of falseis triable. evidence with death, or imprisonment for more than 7 years

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

Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Court by which the offence is triable

Punishment: If innocent person isThe same as for the

📜 Official Statutory Provision

No specific renumbering changes. Section included as is.

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