Section 233 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023
Section 233, Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023:
📜 Section 233 – Using Evidence Known to Be False
Offence:
Deliberately using—or attempting to use—as genuine evidence, any document or testimony that one knows is false or fabricated.
Punishment:
The offender faces the same penalty as someone who gives or fabricates false evidence—namely:
Up to 7 years imprisonment, plus fine, if used in a judicial proceeding.
⚖️ Context within Chapter XIV
Section 233 is part of Chapter XIV, titled “False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice”, alongside provisions covering false testimony, fabrication, threats, and misuse of affidavits or certificates
✍️ Summary Table
| Section | Offence | Punishment |
|---|---|---|
| 233 | Using known-false evidence as genuine | Same as fabricating or giving false evidence (up to 7 yrs + fine) |
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