Using as true a certificate known to be false
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Summary
Knowingly using or trying to use a certificate that is false in any material respect as if it were true is an offence. The offender is punishable in the same way as if he had given false evidence. The offence is non-cognizable, bailable, and triable by the same court that tries false-evidence cases.
Example
Ravi submits a false community certificate to get a government job, knowing the information is untrue. Under this provision he can be punished the same as if he had given false evidence. The offence is non-cognizable, bailable, and will be tried by the same court that handles false-evidence cases.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever corruptly uses or attempts to use any such certificate as a true certificate, knowing the same to be false in any material point, shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave false evidence.
BNSS Classification
- The same as for giving false evidence.
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Court by which offence of giving false evidence is triable.
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