BNS Section 237: Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 200
Procedural Classification Summary
Using as true any suchThe same as for givingdeclaration known to befalse evidence.of giving false evidence false.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 true any suchThe same as for giving
Official Legal Provision / Summary
“this section” is used instead of "200" (section) in the explanation of IPC u/s 200 IPC.