| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 237 Using as true any such declaration known to be false. | The same as for giving false evidence | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Court by which offence of giving false evidence is triable |
Source: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 237 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false.
Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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.