Section 196. Using evidence known to be false

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. 1. The words "or before a Military Court of Request" omitted by Act 13 of 1889, s. 2 and Sch. 2. Subs. by the A.O. 1948, for "by the law of British India or England". 3. Subs. by Act 3 of 1951, s. 3 and the Sch., for "the States". 4. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956). 5. Subs. by s. 117 and the Schedule, ibid ., for "such transportation" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956). 6. Ins. by Act 2 of 2006, s. 2 (w.e.f. 16-4-2006).