237 bns - Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false

Section 237 : Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false - Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

237. 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 236 and this section.

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 231 Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of offence punishable with imprisonment for life or imprisonment

Section 232 Threatening any person to give false evidence

Section 233 Using evidence known to be false

Section 234 Issuing or signing false certificate

Section 235 Using as true a certificate known to be false

Section 236 False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence

Section 237 Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false

Section 238 Causing disappearance of evidence of offence, or giving false information to screen offender

Section 239 Intentional omission to give information of offence by person bound to inform

Section 240 Giving false information respecting an offence committed