Using evidence known to be false
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Summary
Whoever knowingly uses or tries to use any evidence they know is false or fabricated as if it were genuine commits an offence. The offender is punished in the same manner as for giving or fabricating false evidence. Classification, whether it is cognizable or bailable, and which court will try it are the same as for the offence of giving or fabricating false evidence.
Example
Priya files a forged receipt in court to prove a debt, knowing the receipt is fake. She can be prosecuted and punished in the same way as someone who gave or fabricated false evidence.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever 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.
BNSS Classification
- The same as for giving or fabricating false evidence.
- Non-cognizable
- According as offence of giving such evidence is bailable or nonbailable.
- Triable by Court by which offence of giving or fabricating false evidence is triable.
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