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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Punishment for issuing false ceificate?
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The correct answer is  Ans. is 'd' i.e., 7 years Issuing false ceificates - issuing false, ficticious, back date ceificates is an offense under section 197 IPC. Punishment is 7 years + fine. Patient using such a ceificate is punishable under section 198 IPC.