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Section 216 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
216. False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation.
Whoever, being legally bound by an oath or affirmation to state the truth on any subject to any public servant or other person authorised by law to administer such oath or affirmation, makes, to such public servant or other person as aforesaid, touching that subject, any statement which is false, and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Related Sections
- Section 331: Punishment for house-trespass or housebreaking
- Section 272: Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
- Section 274: Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale
- Section 106: Causing death by negligence
- Section 28: Consent known to be given under fear or misconception
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