{"id":10723,"date":"2024-10-16T11:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T06:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/?post_type=bns_section&#038;p=10723"},"modified":"2025-10-25T17:50:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-25T12:20:13","slug":"bns-232","status":"publish","type":"bns_section","link":"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/mr\/bns_section\/bns-232\/","title":{"rendered":"BNS 232 : Threatening any person to give false evidence."},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Introduction_of_BNS_Section_\">Introduction of BNS Section 232<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BNS Section 232 plays a crucial role in protecting the integrity of judicial proceedings in India. It deals with situations where a person uses threats of harm\u2014whether physical, reputational, or to property\u2014to force someone into giving false evidence in court or other legal processes. This provision ensures that witnesses and individuals cannot be coerced into lying, and justice is not derailed by intimidation. What makes this law even stricter is that if such false evidence leads to the conviction of an innocent person, the person making the threats will face the same punishment that the wrongly convicted person suffers. This reflects how seriously the law treats attempts to manipulate justice through threats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 232 replaces the old Indian Penal Code (IPC)&nbsp;Section 195A.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ultimate-post-table-of-content ultp-block-f0dc96\"><div class=\"ultp-block-wrapper\"><div class=\"ultp-block-toc\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-header\"><div class=\"ultp-toc-heading\">Table of Contents<\/div><div class=\"ultp-collapsible-toggle  ultp-collapsible-right\"><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-open\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Open]<\/a><a class=\"ultp-collapsible-text ultp-collapsible-hide\" href=\"javascript:;\">[Close]<\/a><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ultp-block-toc-style2 ultp-block-toc-body\" style=\"display:block;\"><ol class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Introduction_of_BNS_Section_\">Introduction of BNS Section 232<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#What_is_section__of_BNS_?\">What is BNS Section 232 ?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#BNS__in_Simple_Points\">Under Section 232 of the bns act 2023<\/a><ol class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#Explanation_of_the_Bare_Act\">Explanation of the Bare Act<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li><a href=\"#Section__BNS_Overview\">Section 232 BNS Overview<\/a><ol class=\"ultp-toc-lists\"><li><a href=\"#_Key_Points_of_BNS_Section__\">10 Key Points of BNS Section 2232 <\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/li><li><a href=\"#BNS__Punishment\">BNS 232 Punishment<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#BNS__bailable_or_not_?\">BNS 232 bailable or not ?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Bharatiya_Nyaya_Sanhita_Section_\">Comparison Table \u2013 BNS Section 232 vs IPC Section 195A<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#If_you_need_support_with_court_proceedings_or_any_other_legal_matters,_don\u2019t_hesitate_to_reach_out_for_assistance\">Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#If_you_need_support_with_court_proceedings_or_any_other_legal_matters,_don\u2019t_hesitate_to_reach_out_for_assistance\">Need Legal Support?<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"What_is_section__of_BNS_?\">What is BNS Section 232 ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BNS Section 232 addresses the crime of threatening someone to give false evidence. It punishes individuals who use threats of harm to force someone into lying in court or any legal proceeding. If the false evidence leads to the conviction of an innocent person, the one responsible for the threats faces the same punishment as the victim.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_11zon-12-1024x604.avif\" alt=\"BNS 232 penalizes threats to coerce false evidence in court.\" class=\"wp-image-10970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_11zon-12-1024x604.avif 1024w, https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_11zon-12-300x177.avif 300w, https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_11zon-12-768x453.avif 768w, https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/1_11zon-12-png.avif 1281w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BNS 232 enforces strict penalties for coercing false testimony.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"BNS__in_Simple_Points\">Under Section 232 of the bns act 2023<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whoever threatens another person with injury to their body, reputation, or property, or to the person in whom they are interested, with the intention of compelling them to give false evidence in any legal proceeding, shall be punished with imprisonment up to seven years, or with fine, or with both. If, because of such threats, an innocent person is convicted and punished, the offender shall be liable to the same punishment which the innocent person suffers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Explanation_of_the_Bare_Act\"><strong>Explanation of the Bare Ac<\/strong>t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>1. <strong>Meaning of the Section<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Punishes anyone who <strong>forces or pressures<\/strong> another to give false evidence in court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Threats may be against:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The person directly,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their family,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their property, or<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Their reputation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>If false evidence leads to <strong>wrongful conviction<\/strong>, the offender faces <strong>the same punishment<\/strong> as the innocent person.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>2. <strong>Who is Covered?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Threatener<\/strong> \u2192 Anyone making the threat, whether connected to the case or not.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Victim<\/strong> \u2192 The person forced to give false evidence under intimidation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Innocent Person<\/strong> \u2192 Wrongfully convicted due to such false evidence; law protects them by punishing the threatener equally.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>3. <strong>Nature of the Offence<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cognizable<\/strong> \u2192 Police can arrest without warrant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-bailable<\/strong> \u2192 Bail only at court\u2019s discretion, not a right.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-compoundable<\/strong> \u2192 Cannot be settled privately, must go to trial.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Triable by Court of Session<\/strong> \u2192 Serious offence handled by higher court.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>4. <strong>Examples of BNS Section 232<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example 1 \u2013 Threat to Witness<\/strong><br>A man threatens to destroy a witness\u2019s shop unless he lies in a murder trial. The man is guilty under Section 232.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example 2 \u2013 Wrongful Conviction<\/strong><br>A woman threatens her neighbor to give false evidence in a robbery case. An innocent man is sentenced to 10 years. Later, when truth is revealed, the woman faces the same <strong>10-year punishment<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example 3 \u2013 Not Guilty Case<\/strong><br>If a person <strong>requests<\/strong> someone to testify in their favor <strong>without threats<\/strong>, it is not an offence under this section. Only <strong>threat-based pressure<\/strong> is covered.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>5. <strong>Punishment under BNS Section 232<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Imprisonment<\/strong> \u2192 Up to 7 years.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fine<\/strong> \u2192 Amount decided by the court.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Both<\/strong> \u2192 In severe cases, imprisonment and fine.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Same Punishment as Innocent Person<\/strong> \u2192 If threats cause wrongful conviction, the offender suffers the exact same punishment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>6. <strong>Importance of BNS Section 232<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Protects the <strong>truth in judicial proceedings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Safeguards witnesses and individuals from <strong>intimidation<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prevents <strong>wrongful convictions<\/strong> due to coercion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Maintains the <strong>credibility of the justice system<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Section__BNS_Overview\">Section 232 BNS Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BNS Section 232 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita addresses the crime of threatening someone with harm to force them into giving false evidence in a judicial proceeding. This section also outlines strict penalties, including imprisonment and fines, for individuals who make such threats. If false evidence due to threats results in the wrongful conviction and punishment of an innocent person, the one who made the threats will face the same punishment that the innocent person was sentenced to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"_Key_Points_of_BNS_Section__\">10 Key Points of BNS Section 2232 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Threats to Force False Evidence<\/strong>: BNS Section 232 makes it a crime to threaten someone in order to force them to provide false evidence. Threats could be made to the person themselves, their reputation, property, or to anyone connected to them. This prevents individuals from being coerced into lying under oath during a trial or legal proceeding.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Forms of Threats<\/strong>: The threats under this section can take various forms, including injury to the body, harm to property, or damage to one\u2019s reputation. It also covers threats made against people who are close to the individual, such as family or friends, making it broad enough to address different types of coercion.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Intent Behind the Threat<\/strong>: For an act to be punishable under BNS Section 232, the person making the threat must have the intent to cause the victim to give false evidence. This means the person who threatens knows the victim might lie under oath because of the pressure or fear created by the threat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Punishment for Threats<\/strong>: If a person is found guilty of threatening another to provide false evidence, they can face <strong>imprisonment for up to seven years<\/strong>, a fine, or both. This ensures that the crime is taken seriously and deters individuals from trying to influence court proceedings through threats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>False Conviction of an Innocent Person<\/strong>: If the false evidence given due to the threats results in the conviction and punishment of an innocent person, the person who made the threats will receive the <strong>same punishment<\/strong> as the wrongly convicted individual. This includes severe penalties, such as life imprisonment or even the death penalty, depending on the case.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application to Judicial Proceedings<\/strong>: BNS Section 232 specifically applies to judicial proceedings, which means that any threats related to court cases, legal investigations, or trials are covered. It ensures that the integrity of legal processes is maintained by preventing interference through threats.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cognizable Offence<\/strong>: BNS Section 232 is classified as a <strong>cognizable offence<\/strong>, meaning that the police have the authority to arrest the accused without a warrant if they have sufficient grounds to believe a crime has been committed. This gives law enforcement more power to act swiftly in cases of threatening behavior related to legal proceedings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Non-Bailable Offence<\/strong>: The offence under BNS Section 232 is <strong>non-bailable<\/strong>, which means the accused cannot automatically be released on bail. They must apply to the court for bail, and it is at the discretion of the judge to grant or deny the request based on the circumstances of the case.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Seriousness of the Crime<\/strong>: The non-bailable and cognizable nature of the offence highlights the seriousness with which the law treats the crime of threatening someone to give false evidence. This is done to maintain the credibility of legal proceedings and ensure that no one is wrongly convicted based on coerced or false testimony.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Impact on Legal Integrity<\/strong>: BNS Section 232 plays a crucial role in protecting the fairness of the judicial process by preventing people from using threats to manipulate the outcome of legal cases. This ensures that legal proceedings remain just, and that testimonies given in court are true and based on facts, rather than coercion.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Two Examples of BNS Section 2232<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Example 1<\/strong>:<br>A is a witness in a court case involving a property dispute. B, who has a personal interest in the case, threatens to ruin A\u2019s reputation and harm their family if A does not provide false testimony in court. Fearing for their family\u2019s safety, A lies under oath. B is later charged under BNS Section 232 for coercing A into giving false evidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Example 2<\/strong>:<br>During a criminal trial, C threatens D, a key witness, with physical violence if D does not testify falsely in favor of C. D gives false testimony, and as a result, an innocent person is wrongfully convicted. Under BNS Section 232, C is prosecuted and faces the same punishment as the innocent person who was convicted due to the false evidence.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"BNS__Punishment\">BNS 232 Punishment<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Imprisonment<\/strong>: The punishment for threatening someone to give false evidence can be <strong>up to seven years of imprisonment<\/strong>. This serves as a strong deterrent for anyone considering coercing someone into lying under oath.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fine<\/strong>: In addition to imprisonment, the court may impose a <strong>fine<\/strong>, or both imprisonment and a fine, depending on the severity of the threat and the resulting consequences.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"605\" src=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2_11zon-11-1024x605.avif\" alt=\"BNS 232: Penalties for threatening to fabricate false evidence.\" class=\"wp-image-10971\" srcset=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2_11zon-11-1024x605.avif 1024w, https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2_11zon-11-300x177.avif 300w, https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2_11zon-11-768x453.avif 768w, https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/10\/2_11zon-11-png.avif 1057w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">BNS 232 punishes threats to force false evidence with jail, fines<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"BNS__bailable_or_not_?\">BNS 232 bailable or not ?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BNS Section 232 is Non-Bailable.<\/strong> This means that the accused cannot automatically get bail and must apply to the court, where the decision to grant bail is at the judge\u2019s discretion based on the facts of the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"Bharatiya_Nyaya_Sanhita_Section_\">Comparison Table \u2013 BNS Section 232 vs IPC Section 195A<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<!-- Responsive wrapper to prevent CLS -->\n<div style=\"overflow-x:auto; -webkit-overflow-scrolling:touch; margin-bottom:1em;\">\n  <table style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse; table-layout:fixed; min-width:850px; font-family:Arial, sans-serif;\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\">Aspect<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\">BNS Section 232<\/th>\n        <th style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd; text-align:left;\">IPC Section 195A<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Offence<\/td>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Threatening someone to give false evidence<\/td>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Threatening a witness or person to give false evidence<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Scope of Threat<\/td>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Covers threats to body, property, reputation, or relatives of the person<\/td>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Primarily threats to witness or person directly involved in proceedings<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Punishment<\/td>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 7 years imprisonment, fine, or both<\/td>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Up to 7 years imprisonment and fine<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">If Innocent Person Convicted<\/td>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Threatener faces the same punishment as the innocent person (life imprisonment or even death, depending on case)<\/td>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Similar principle applies, but less elaborately defined<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Cognizability<\/td>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Cognizable \u2013 police can arrest without warrant<\/td>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Cognizable \u2013 police can arrest without warrant<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Bailability<\/td>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Non-bailable<\/td>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Non-bailable<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Trial Court<\/td>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Court by which offence of false evidence is triable (usually Court of Session)<\/td>\n        <td style=\"padding:10px; border:1px solid #ddd;\">Court of Session or as directed<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>BNS Section 232 FAQs<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle wp-block-ub-content-toggle-block\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-block-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\" data-mobilecollapse=\"false\" data-desktopcollapse=\"false\" data-preventcollapse=\"false\" data-showonlyone=\"true\">\n<div id=\"What_is_BNS_Section_232?\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\" style=\"color: #000000; \">What is BNS Section 232?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\">\n\n<p>BNS Section 232 makes it illegal to threaten someone into giving false evidence during a judicial proceeding. The law provides serious punishment for this act, including imprisonment and fines.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"What_is_the_punishment_under_BNS_Section_232?\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\" style=\"color: #000000; \">What is the punishment under BNS Section 232?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\">\n\n<p>The punishment for threatening someone to give false evidence is up to 7 years of imprisonment, a fine, or both. If an innocent person is convicted because of false evidence, the person responsible for the threats can face the same punishment.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"Is_BNS_Section_232_a_bailable_offence?\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Is BNS Section 232 a bailable offence?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down open\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\">\n\n<p>No, BNS Section 232 is non-bailable. This means the accused must apply to the court for bail, and it is up to the court to grant it based on the circumstances.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"What_happens_if_an_innocent_person_is_convicted_due_to_false_evidence?\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\" style=\"color: #000000; \">What happens if an innocent person is convicted due to false evidence?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\">\n\n<p>If an innocent person is convicted and punished because of false evidence resulting from threats, the person who made the threats will face the same punishment, which can include life imprisonment or death, depending on the case.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"Can_the_police_arrest_someone_under_BNS_Section_232_without_a_warrant?\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\" style=\"color: #000000; \">Can the police arrest someone under BNS Section 232 without a warrant?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-4-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\">\n\n<p>Yes, BNS Section 232 is a cognizable offence, meaning the police can arrest the accused without a warrant if they are suspected of committing the crime.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<div id=\"What_type_of_trial_is_conducted_for_offences_under_BNS_Section_232?\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\" style=\"border-color: #f1f1f1; \">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" style=\"background-color: #f1f1f1;\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\" tabindex=\"0\">\n\t\t\t<p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\" style=\"color: #000000; \">What type of trial is conducted for offences under BNS Section 232?<\/p>\n\t\t\t<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\" style=\"color: #000000;\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<div role=\"region\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-5-07082add-5065-4b38-a9da-06497fe46a9c\">\n\n<p>Offences under BNS Section 232 are tried by the court that handles cases involving false evidence, typically a <strong>Court of Session<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"If_you_need_support_with_court_proceedings_or_any_other_legal_matters,_don\u2019t_hesitate_to_reach_out_for_assistance\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>BNS Section 232 is a powerful safeguard against the misuse of intimidation in judicial proceedings. By punishing those who threaten others into lying under oath, the law ensures that witnesses can speak the truth without fear. Its strict provision\u2014making the offender liable for the same punishment as the innocent person wrongfully convicted\u2014acts as a strong deterrent. This section reinforces trust in the justice system, highlighting that truth and fairness must remain at the core of every legal process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"If_you_need_support_with_court_proceedings_or_any_other_legal_matters,_don\u2019t_hesitate_to_reach_out_for_assistance\"><strong>Need Legal Support?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are dealing with court cases, marriage problems, or any other legal issue, our team at <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/lawyer-help-1\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\">Marriage Solution \u2013 Lawyer Help<\/a><\/strong> is here for you. Simply fill out our quick online enquiry form, and we\u2019ll connect you with the right legal expert to support your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Finished with BNS 232 ? Continue exploring the next provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS), 2023. Each section includes explanations, examples, and plain-language breakdowns for easy understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>BNS 233 : Using evidence known to be false.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns_section\/bns-233\/\">https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns_section\/bns-233\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>234 BNS : Issuing or signing false certificate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns_section\/234-bns\/\">https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns_section\/234-bns\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BNS 235 : Using as true a certificate known to be false.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns_section\/bns-235\/\">https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns_section\/bns-235\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BNS 236 : False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns_section\/bns-236\/\">https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns_section\/bns-236\/<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>BNS 237 : Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns_section\/bns-237\/\">https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns_section\/bns-237\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Full IPC Section List:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/ipc-section-list\">https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/ipc-section-list<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>All Indian Law &amp; Blogs:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/indian-law\/\">https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/indian-law\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Full BNSS Section List:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bnss_section-list\">https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bnss_section-list<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"bns-index\"> \r\n  <h2>BNS Chapter Index<\/h2>\r\n  <table>\r\n    <tr><th>Chapter<\/th><th>Title<\/th><th>Sections<\/th><\/tr>\r\n    <tr><td>Chapter I<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns-chapter-1-preliminary-bns-01-03\/\">Preliminary<\/a><\/td><td>BNS 1 \u2013 3<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <tr><td>Chapter II<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns-chapter-2-punishments-bns-04-13\/\">Punishments<\/a><\/td><td>BNS 4 \u2013 13<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <tr><td>Chapter III<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns-chapter-3-general-exceptions-bns-14-44\/\">General Exceptions<\/a><\/td><td>BNS 14 \u2013 44<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <tr><td>Chapter IV<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns-chapter-4-abetment-conspiracy-attempt-bns-45-62\/\">Abetment, Criminal Conspiracy And Attempt<\/a><\/td><td>BNS 45 \u2013 62<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <tr><td>Chapter V<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns-chapter-5-offences-women-children-bns-63-99\/\">Offences Against Women And Children<\/a><\/td><td>BNS 63 \u2013 99<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <tr><td>Chapter VI<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns-chapter-6-offences-human-body-bns-100-146\/\">Offences Affecting The Human Body<\/a><\/td><td>BNS 100 \u2013 146<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <tr><td>Chapter VII<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns-chapter-7-offences-against-state-bns-147-158\/\">Offences Against The State<\/a><\/td><td>BNS 147 \u2013 158<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <tr><td>Chapter VIII<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns-chapter-8-offences-army-navy-airforce-bns-159-168\/\">Offences Relating To The Army, Navy And Air Force<\/a><\/td><td>BNS 159 \u2013 168<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <tr><td>Chapter IX<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns-chapter-9-offences-elections-bns-169-177\/\">Offences Relating To Elections<\/a><\/td><td>BNS 169 \u2013 177<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <tr><td>Chapter X<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns-chapter-10-offences-coin-currency-stamps-bns-178-188\/\">Offences Relating To Coin, Currency Notes, Bank Notes, And Government Stamps<\/a><\/td><td>BNS 178 \u2013 188<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <tr><td>Chapter XI<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns-chapter-11-offences-public-tranquility-bns-189-197\/\">Offences Against The Public Tranquility<\/a><\/td><td>BNS 189 \u2013 197<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <tr><td>Chapter XII<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns-chapter-12-of-offences-against-the-public-tranquility-bns-198-to-bns-205\/\">Offences Against The Public Tranquility<\/a><\/td><td>BNS 198 \u2013 205<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <tr><td>Chapter XIII<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns-chapter-13-contempts-lawful-authority-bns-206-226\/\">Contempts Of The Lawful Authority Of Public Servants<\/a><\/td><td>BNS 206 \u2013 226<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <tr><td>Chapter XIV<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns-chapter-14-false-evidence-public-justice-bns-227-269\/\">False Evidence And Offences Against Public Justice<\/a><\/td><td>BNS 227 \u2013 269<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <tr><td>Chapter XV<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns-chapter-15-offences-public-health-safety-morals-bns-270-297\/\">Offences Affecting The Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency And Morals<\/a><\/td><td>BNS 270 \u2013 297<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <tr><td>Chapter XVI<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns-chapter-16-offences-religion-bns-298-302\/\">Offences Relating To Religion<\/a><\/td><td>BNS 298 \u2013 302<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <tr><td>Chapter XVII<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/marriagesolution.in\/bns-chapter-17-offences-property-bns-303-334\/\">Offences Against Property<\/a><\/td><td>BNS 303 \u2013 334<\/td><\/tr>\r\n    <tr><td>Chapter XVIII<\/td><td><a 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