Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Section 200

IPC 200 in BNS: Section 237

Section 200 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 corresponds to Section 237 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. IPC 200 deals with using as true such declaration knowing it to be false. The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita came into force on 1 July 2024, replacing the IPC. Both texts are set out below, side by side, with the changed words marked.

Indian Penal Code

IPC 200 is now BNS 237.

Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false

Carried over
95% of the old wording kept
Old · IPC 1860 · Ch. XI
s. 200
Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false
Whoever corruptly uses or attempts to use as true any such declaration, knowing the same to be false in any material point, shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave false evidence.
Explanation.—A declaration which is inadmissible merely upon the ground of some informality, is a declaration within the meaning of sections 199 and 200.
Text from the official India Code PDF
New · BNS 2023 · Ch. XIV
s. 237
Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false.
Whoever corruptly uses or attempts to use as true any such declaration, knowing the same to be false in any material point, shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave false evidence.
Explanation.—A declaration which is inadmissible merely upon the ground of some informality, is a declaration within the meaning of section 236 and this section.
Text from India Code
Old classification · CrPC First Schedule, for IPC 200
CognizableNon-cognizable
BailableBailable
PunishmentThe same as for giving or fabricating false evidence.
Triable byCourt by which offence of giving false evidence is triable.
For an offence under the BNS, check the First Schedule of the BNSS.
Judgments on s. 200 IPCBNS 237 on India Code Source: NCRB section table
Related sectionsBNS 237 · Using as true such declaration knowi…
IPC 199 · False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidenceIPC 201 · Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender

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