Section 196 Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860

Section 196 Indian Penal Code

Section 196 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 is about Using evidence known to be false. It is under CHAPTER XI (OF FLSEEVIDENCE AND OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE) of the Code.

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.