Indian Penal Code, 1860
Using evidence known to be false.—
Section
196
Punishment
Depends on original offence
Cognizable
Depends on original offence
Bailable
Depends on original offence
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Depends on original offence
Bare Act Text
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.
What is IPC Section 196 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 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.
What is the punishment for Dhara 196 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Depends on original offence
Is IPC 196 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.
Is Dhara 196 a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isDepends on original offence.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 196 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Depends on original offence.
Can IPC Section 196 be compromised (Compoundable)?
The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions).
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