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SECTION 196 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Using evidence known to be false
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 233 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 196 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 196 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone knowingly uses false or fabricated evidence as genuine, they will be punished as if they had given false evidence.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Using in a judicial proceeding evidence known to be false or fabricated | As For False Evidence | Non-Cognizable | Same As Offence | As for False Evidence |
Offence : Using in a judicial proceeding evidence known to be false or fabricated
Punishment : As For False Evidence
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Same As Offence
Triable : As for False Evidence
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