BNS Section 234: Issuing or signing false certificate
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 197
Procedural Classification Summary
Knowingly issuing or signingThe same as for givinga false certificate relatingfalse evidence.of giving false evidence to any fact of which suchis triable. certificate is by law admissible in evidence
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Court by which the offence is triable
Punishment: Knowingly issuing or signingThe same as for giving
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No change.