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SECTION 200 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false


Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 200 has been replaced with BNS Section 237 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(“this section” is used instead of "200" (section) in the explanation of IPC u/s 200 IPC.)

Please refer to BNS 237 for updated procedures & punishments.

Table of Contents
  1. IPC 200 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 200 related FAQs
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.



IPC 200 in Simple Words

In simple words, Section 200 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone knowingly uses a false declaration as true, with corrupt intentions, they will be punished as if they had given false evidence.


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


Punishment : As for False Evidence


Cognizance : Non-Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : As for False Evidence



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Frequently Asked Questions


What is Section 199 and 200 IPC?

In any declaration he makes or signs, any Court of Justice or public servant, or any other person is authorized or bound by law to accept as evidence of a fact. He may make false statements, whether he knows it or not, or if he does not know or believe that the statement is true.


What is 201 IPC?

IPC Section 201: Causing evidence to disappear or false information given to the screen offender