Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule

BNS Section 236 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 236: False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines

False statement made in anyThe same as for givingdeclaration which is by lawfalse evidence.of giving false evidence receivable as evidence.is triable

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

False statement made in anyThe same as for giving