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Section 232 — Threatening any person to give false evidence
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Threatening any person to give false evidence
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Chapter XIV Of False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice
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Reviewed by Advocate Aditi Babbar, Seasoned Advocate · Practicing since 31 years
📅 Updated 2026-04-10📚 Source: The Gazette of India
ThreatFalse EvidenceIntimidationWitness Tampering
🗣️ Simple Explanation
What does this law say? Section 232 of the BNS makes it a crime to threaten someone to give false evidence in court.
Why does this law exist? It aims to prevent people from manipulating the legal system through intimidation. It ensures fair trials.
Real-life impact This law protects witnesses from being pressured to lie. It ensures that court proceedings are based on truth.
What happens if you break this law? You could face up to seven years in jail, a fine, or both. If the false evidence leads to a severe punishment for an innocent person, you face the same punishment.
⚖️ Punishment

Imprisonment up to seven years, or fine, or both.

💡 Real Life Example

Priya threatens her neighbor to lie in court about a property dispute. She could face up to seven years in jail. Amit threatens a witness to give false testimony in a road rage case. He could be imprisoned. If the witness's false testimony leads to an innocent person being wrongly convicted, the person who threatened the witness will face the same punishment as the innocent person.

🛡️ KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
  • •Report threats to the police immediately.
  • •Seek protection from the authorities.
  • •Document all instances of intimidation.
  • •Contact a lawyer for legal advice.
  • •Refuse to be intimidated or coerced.
❓ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Section 232 of BNS deals with threatening someone to give false evidence. This means if you try to scare someone into lying in court, you're breaking the law. The law aims to protect the integrity of the legal process and prevent people from manipulating the truth through intimidation. It ensures that witnesses can testify without fear.
If you threaten someone to give false evidence, you could face up to seven years in jail, a fine, or both. If the false evidence leads to an innocent person being wrongly convicted and sentenced to death or imprisonment for more than seven years, you will face the same punishment as the innocent person. This is a serious offense.
Sources & References

📒 Legal text sourced from The Gazette of India & AdvocateKhoj Bare Acts Library

⚖️ Content reviewed by Advocate Aditi Babbar, Seasoned Advocate, with 31 years of legal practice

📚 Act Reference: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (replaces IPC)

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a qualified advocate for specific legal matters.

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