IPC 200 vs BNS 237: Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false
Section 200 of the Indian Penal Code is now section 237 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, in force from 1 July 2024. 95% of the old wording is kept; 3 words removed and 4 words added.
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IPC section 200Using 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.
BNS section 237Using 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.
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