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BNS Section 237

Using 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 234 and this section.


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Offence : Using as true any such declaration known to be false.


Punishment : The same as for giving false evidence.


Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Non-cognizable.


Bailable or Non-bailable : Bailable.


By what Court triable : Court by which offence of giving false evidence is triable.




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