| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 233 Using in a judicial proceeding evidence known to be false or fabricated. | The same as for giving or fabricating false evidence | Non-cognizable | According as offence of giving such evidence is bailable or nonbailable | Court by which offence of giving or fabricating false evidence is triable |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 233 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Using evidence known to be false.
Using evidence known to be false.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
Whoever corruptly uses or attempts to use as true or genuine evidence any evidence which he knows to be false or fabricated, shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave or fabricated false evidence.