IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 197 IPC

Issuing or signing false certificate

Offence

Whoever issues or signs any certificate required by law to be given or signed, or relating to any fact of which such certificate is by law admissible in evidence, knowing or believing that such certificate is false in any material point,

Punishment

shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave false evidence.

Punishment summary

  • See punishment clause in section text.
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FAQ — Section 197 IPC

Section 197 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Issuing or signing false certificate”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave false evidence.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.