BNS Section 236: False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 199
Procedural Classification Summary
False statement made in anyThe same as for givingdeclaration which is by lawfalse evidence.of giving false evidence receivable as evidence.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: False statement made in anyThe same as for giving
Official Legal Provision / Summary
Words “Court of Justice” is replaced by “Court”.