The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 200 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
Whoever 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 sections 199 to 200. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--The same as for giving or fabricating false evidence--Non-cognizable--Bailable--Triable by Court by which offence of giving false evidence is triable--Non-compoundable.