Section 196. Using evidence known to be false

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Act: Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section number: 196

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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.