IPC § 196 · Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Repealed on 1 July 2024
Section 196 IPC — Using evidence known to be false
Replaced from 1 July 2024 by BNS 233 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023. Offences committed on or before 30 June 2024 are still charged under the IPC.
The law now: BNS 233 — 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.
Source: India Code (indiacode.gov.in). The Gazette of India is the authoritative text. BNS 233 in full