Using as true a certificate known to be false

Whoever 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.