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IPC Section 195 - Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of an offence punishable with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment for 7 Years or upwards

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Last Updated: 01 Mar, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 195 has been replaced with BNS Section 231 with effect from July 1, 2024.

Please refer to BNS 231 for updated procedures & punishments.

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  1. IPC 195 in Simple Words
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  2. IPC Section 195 related FAQs
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Whoever gives or fabricates false evidence intending thereby to cause, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause, any person to be convicted of an offence which by the law for the time being in force in India is not capital, but punishable with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for a term of seven years or upwards, shall be punished as a person convicted of that offence would be liable to be punished.



IPC 195 in Simple Words

In simple words, Section 195 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone provides false evidence to get another person convicted of a non-capital offence punishable with life imprisonment or a term of seven years or more, they will be punished as if they had committed that offence themselves.


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Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of an offence punishable with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment for 7 Years or upwards

Offence : Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of an offence punishable with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment for 7 Years or upwards


Punishment : Same As Offence


Cognizance : Non-Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Court of Session



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What is Section 195 of the Civil Procedure Code?

Section 195 of CrPC discusses prosecution for crimes against the public justice system, crimes that involve documents used as proof, and crimes that involve contempt of lawful authority by public servants. 8 February 2023



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