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SECTION 198 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Using as true a certificate known to be false
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 198 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 198 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone corruptly uses a false certificate, knowing it to be false, they will be punished as if they had given false evidence.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Using as a true certificate one known to be false in a material point | As for False Evidence | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | As for False Evidence |
Offence : Using as a true certificate one known to be false in a material point
Punishment : As for False Evidence
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : As for False Evidence
Description. Anyone who corruptly uses, or attempts to use, any such certificate in a false manner, knowing that it is false in some material aspect, will be punished the same as if they had given false evidence.
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