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.
Section 233: Using evidence known to be false.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023Central Act · Act 45 of 2023
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
|---|---|
| Section | 233 |
| Marginal note | Using evidence known to be false. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 1 |
Judgments that turned on this provision
- Crl.Pet./102/2026 of SRI CHANDRA DHAR MALAKAR AND 3 ORS. Vs MAYA GURUNG AND ANRGauhati High Court · 2026-02-02
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