IPC Section 193 = BNS Section 229

Punishment for False Evidence

मिथ्या साक्ष्य का दंड

False Evidence & Offences by Public Servants No Change in Punishment Non-Cognizable Bailable Updated: 2026-02-28

Overview

Section 193 of the IPC prescribed punishment for giving or fabricating false evidence. Under BNS 2023, this is now Section 229.
Hindi IPC की धारा 193 मिथ्या साक्ष्य देने या गढ़ने के दंड से संबंधित थी। BNS 2023 के तहत यह अब धारा 229 है।

Side-by-Side Comparison

Aspect IPC (Old) BNS (New)
Section Number Section 193 Section 229
Title Punishment for False Evidence Punishment for False Evidence
Punishment In judicial proceeding: imprisonment up to 7 years and fine; Other cases: up to 3 years and fine In judicial proceeding: imprisonment up to 7 years and fine; Other cases: up to 3 years and fine
Cognizable No — Warrant required for arrest
Bailable Yes — Bail is a matter of right
Compoundable No — Cannot be compounded/settled
Triable By Magistrate of the First Class

Key Changes

  • Section number changed from IPC 193 to BNS 229
  • Punishment remains the same
  • No substantive changes

Ingredients of the Offence

To establish this offence, the prosecution must prove:

  1. 1 The accused gave false evidence or fabricated false evidence
  2. 2 The evidence was given in a judicial or other proceeding
  3. 3 The accused knew or believed the evidence to be false

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 193?

IPC Section 193 (Punishment for False Evidence) is now BNS Section 229 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, effective from July 1, 2024.

Has the punishment changed from IPC 193 to BNS 229?

No, the punishment remains substantially the same. Under BNS 229: In judicial proceeding: imprisonment up to 7 years and fine; Other cases: up to 3 years and fine.

Is BNS Section 229 cognizable?

No, BNS Section 229 is a non-cognizable, bailable, and non-compoundable offence.

Legal Disclaimer

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