This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Forensic Medicine
If a doctor gives a -false medical certificate to a patient, he is liable to be prosecuted under which section of the IPC - 
Select and explain. 
A. 137, B. 147, C. 167, D. 197
D: 197
Answer: D: 197 
Explanation: 197 IPC: Issuing or signing (attesting) false certificate by a doctor is a criminal offence.