# 199 False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence

Whoever, in any declaration made or subscribed by him, which declaration any Court of Justice, or any public servant or other person, is bound or authorised by law to receive as evidence of any fact, makes any statement which is false, and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, touching any point material to the object for which the declaration is made or used, shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave false evidence.

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OF FALSE EVIDENCE AND OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE

195A

Threatening any person to give false evidence

196

Using evidence known to be false

197

Issuing or signing false certificate

198

Using as true a certificate known to be false

200

Using as true such declaration knowing it to be false