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Section 196 - Indian Penal Code, 1860

Indian Penal Code, 1860

196. Using evidence known to be false

Whoever corruptly uses or attempts to use as true or genuine evidence any evidence which he knows to be false or fabricated, shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave or fabricated false evidence.

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