⚠ Important Notice
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Using a fake or generated medical certificate may seem low-risk. In reality, it is a serious criminal offence that can result in imprisonment, fines, and permanent career damage.
Applicable Criminal Laws
Presenting a fake certificate to deceive constitutes cheating. Punishment: up to 7 years imprisonment and/or fine.
Using a forged document for the purpose of cheating. Punishment: up to 7 years imprisonment and fine.
Using a document you know to be forged as genuine. Carries the same punishment as forgery.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I be arrested for using a fake sick leave certificate?
Yes. If your employer files a police complaint, you can be arrested and prosecuted under IPC/BNS provisions for forgery and cheating.
What if I downloaded it from a free tool online?
Using a generated document fraudulently is illegal regardless of the source. The person who presents the document as genuine bears full criminal responsibility.
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