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
Punishment for issuing false ceificate? 
Select and explain. 
A. 4 years, B. 5 years, C. 6 years, D. 7 years
D: 7 years
Answer: D: 7 years 
Explanation: 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.