IPC 199 to BNS 236: False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence
Section 199 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 236 BNS (2023)
IPC 199 to BNS 236 at a Glance
Section 199 IPC (False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence) is now Section 236 BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNS it is bailable and non-cognizable. What changed is set out below.
What Changed From IPC 199 to BNS 236?
Section 199 IPC is now Section 236 BNS, with the same title. One phrase of the text changed: the IPC names a Court of Justice as a body bound or authorised to receive the declaration, and the BNS names a Court. The rest of the words are the same. The punishment is still the same as for giving false evidence, but that punishment now sits in Section 229 BNS, which caps the fine at ten thousand rupees or five thousand rupees where the IPC fixed no amount.
IPC 199 vs BNS 236: Comparison Table
| Aspect | IPC 1860 (repealed) | BNS 2023 (in force) |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 199 | 236 |
| Offence | False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence | Same |
| Punishment | The section sets no term of its own. The offender is punished in the same manner as for giving false evidence, which is punished under Section 193 IPC. | The section sets no term of its own. The offender is punished in the same manner as for giving false evidence, which is punished under Section 229 BNS. |
| Fine | The section sets no fine of its own. The fine is the one for giving false evidence. | Same |
| Bail | Bailable | Same |
| Cognizance | Non-Cognizable | Same |
| Compoundable | Non-Compoundable | Same |
| Triable By | Court by which offence of giving false evidence is triable | Same |
IPC 199 and BNS 236: Bare Act Text Side by Side
Section 199, IPC 1860
Section 236, BNS 2023
Ingredients: IPC 199 vs BNS 236
- The accused made or subscribed a declaration
- A Court of Justice, a public servant or another person is bound or authorised by law to receive that declaration as evidence of a fact
- The declaration contains a statement which is false
- The accused either knew or believed the statement to be false or did not believe it to be true
- The statement touches a point material to the object for which the declaration is made or used
- A declaration made or subscribed by the accused, which a Court, a public servant or another person is bound or authorised by law to receive as evidence of a fact
- A statement in it which is false and touches a point material to the object for which the declaration is made or used
- Knowledge or belief of the accused that the statement is false, or absence of belief that it is true
What IPC 199 to BNS 236 Means for Pending Cases
FAQs: IPC 199 to BNS 236
What changed when Section 199 IPC became Section 236 BNS?▼
The number changed, and so did one phrase. Section 236 BNS says Court where Section 199 IPC says Court of Justice. The rest of the words are the same. The punishment is still the same as for giving false evidence, which the BNS now carries in Section 229 BNS with a capped fine.
Where does Section 199 IPC sit in the BNS?▼
In Section 236 BNS, in Chapter XIV, Of False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice.
Does Section 199 IPC or Section 236 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼
Section 199 IPC. Section 358 BNS repealed the IPC from 1 July 2024 but saves any liability already incurred under it, so an act done before that date is still dealt with under Section 199 IPC. Section 236 BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.
Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.
Sources: Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 16 Oct 2026 ·