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Do false medical certificate fall under IPC 197?


08-Nov-2023 (In Criminal Law)
Do false medical certificates come under sections 197 or 198 of the IPC when used for purposes outside the courts? Why or why not?
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Yes but not only in 197 IPC but false documents is a offense of forgery which will attract section 464 of IPC. As a medical officer you are liable to adhere professional ethics and sign and verify documents which are true. But issuing and signing a false certificate is a professional misconduct and you'll be punished under Regulation 7.7 of the Indian Medical Council (Professional Conduct, Etiquette and Ethics), Regulations, 2002.   Feel free to contact for further details with proper fees.
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