IPC §178 → BNS §213
Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it
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178. Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it.—Whoever refuses to bind himself by an oath 5[or affirmation] to state the truth, when required so to bind himself by a public servant legally competent to require that he shall so bind himself, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
Whoever refuses to bind himself by an oath or affirmation to state the truth, when required so to bind himself by a public servant legally competent to require that he shall so bind himself, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
What changedAI-inferred
IPC 178 (refusing oath or affirmation to state truth when required by competent public servant) is preserved as BNS 213 with fine cap modernisation (5x). Imprisonment ceiling (6 months) preserved.
Old position
IPC 178 is concerned with Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it. Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it
New position
BNS 213 modifies the framework. Topic: Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it. Whoever refuses to bind himself by an oath or affirmation to state the truth, when required so to bind himself by a public servant legally competent to require that he shall so bind himself, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a
IPC 178 (refusing oath or affirmation to state truth when required by competent public servant) is preserved as BNS 213 with fine cap modernisation (5x). Imprisonment ceiling (6 months) preserved.
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNS-213 reproduces IPC-178's framework on refusing oath or affirmation when required by public servant character-identically. Historical-amendment brackets are incorporated as plain text. Punishment levels are preserved.
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 178 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 213 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.
Frequently asked
BNS 213 (Refusing oath or affirmation when duly required by public servant to make it). The relationship is classified as modified — see the change-note above for the textual delta.
Sources
- India Code — Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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Newlaws.in, IPC §178 → BNS §213 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-14, https://newlaws.in/ipc/178.
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