Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false
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Summary
Using or attempting to use as true any declaration you know is false in any material point is an offence and is punished the same as giving false evidence. A declaration that is inadmissible only because of some informality is still covered. The offence is non-cognizable, bailable and tried by the same court that tries false-evidence cases.
Example
Priya signs a sworn declaration saying she saw Arjun return money, though she knows that did not happen, and asks the court to accept it. If she uses that declaration as true, she can be punished in the same way as for giving false evidence.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever 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 234 and this section.
BNSS Classification
- The same as for giving false evidence.
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Court by which offence of giving false evidence is triable.
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