BNS Section 233: Using evidence known to be false
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 196
Procedural Classification Summary
Using in a judicialThe same as for giving orproceeding evidence knownfabricating false evidence.of giving suchof giving or fabricating to be false or fabricated.evidence is bailablefalse evidence is triable. or non-bailable
Bailable: Depends on the offence (Bailable or Non-bailable)
Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Court by which the offence is triable
Punishment: Using in a judicialThe same as for giving or
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No change.