BNS Section 235: Using as true a certificate known to be false
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 198
Procedural Classification Summary
Using as a true certificateThe same as for givingone known to be false in afalse evidence.of giving false evidence material point.is triable
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: Using as a true certificateThe same as for giving
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No change.