Section 216 of BNS : Section 216: False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is a witness in a criminal case involving a theft at a local market. He is called to testify in court and is required to take an oath to tell the truth. During his testimony, Ravi falsely claims that he saw his neighbor, Suresh, committing the theft, even though he knows that Suresh was not present at the scene. Ravi's false statement, made under oath, leads to Suresh being wrongfully accused. Under Section 216 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 202...

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