The IPC 1860 was replaced by the BNS 2023 (in force 2024-07-01); no verified section mapping on file for Section 196 — confirm the corresponding provision (savings: Section 358, BNS 2023).
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. CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE Punishment--The same as for the giving or fabricating false evidence--Non-cognizable--According as offence of giving such evidence is bailable or non-bailable--Triable by Court by which offence of giving or fabricating false evidence is triable--Non-compoundable.