Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
XI · Section 209

Dishonesty making false claim in Court

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Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly, or with intent to injure or annoy any person, makes in a Court of Justice 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.

Judgments on Section 209