Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 234 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 234: Issuing or signing false certificate under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
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
Bail Status
✓ Bailable (Bail is a matter of right)
Arrest Authority
Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court by which the offence is triable
Prescribed Punishment
Knowingly issuing or signingThe same as for giving