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.
CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE
Punishment—The same as for the giving or fabricating false evidence—Non- cognizable—According as offence of giving such evidence is bailable or non- bailable—Triable by court by which offence of giving or fabricating false evidence is triable—Non-compoundable.
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