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Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 - Section 236: False Statement Made in Declaration Receivable as Evidence
Whoever, in any declaration made or subscribed by him, which declaration any Court or any public servant or other person, is bound or authorised by law to receive as evidence of any fact, makes any statement which is false, and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, touching any point material to the object for which the declaration is made or used, shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave false evidence.
Brief Detail
BNS Section 236 penalizes individuals who make false statements in any declaration which is admissible as evidence, with knowledge or belief of its falsehood.
Question & Answers
Q1: What does Section 236 of BNS 2023 address?
A1: It addresses false statements made in a declaration that is admissible as evidence, where the person making the statement knows or believes it to be false or does not believe it to be true.
Q2: What is the punishment for making a false statement in a declaration used as evidence?
A2: The punishment is the same as if the person had given false evidence.
Example
Example Scenario:
A person signs an affidavit in court stating a fact they know to be false. If this affidavit is used as evidence, the person can be punished as if they had given false evidence under oath.
Summary
BNS Section 236 ensures that false statements made in declarations, which are admissible as evidence, are treated with the same severity as giving false evidence, maintaining the reliability of legal proceedings.
