Dishonestly making false claim in Court
Full Text
Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly, or with intent to injure or annoy any person, makes in a Court any claim which he knows to be false, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Plain English Summary
Penalizes making a false claim in a court of law with fraudulent, dishonest, or malicious intent (to cause injury or annoyance) knowing it to be false. Punishable by up to two years of imprisonment and a fine.
Key Legal Elements
- Making a claim in a Court of law
- Knowing the claim to be false
- Making the claim fraudulently, dishonestly, or with intent to injure or annoy a person
Punishment
Up to 2 years imprisonment + fine.
Practical Note
Often invoked against litigants who file completely fabricated suits or petitions (e.g. fake property claims or non-existent debt suits). This is a bailable, non-cognizable offence triable by a Magistrate of the First Class.
हिंदी पाठ
जो कोई कपटपूर्वक या बेईमानी से, या किसी व्यक्ति को क्षति या क्षोभ कारित करने के आशय से, न्यायालय में कोई ऐसा दावा करेगा जिसके बारे में वह जानता हो कि वह मिथ्या है, वह दोनों में से किसी भांति के कारावास से, जिसकी अवधि दो वर्ष तक की हो सकेगी, दंडित किया जाएगा और जुर्माने से भी दंडनीय होगा।