The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter 11 — False Evidence And Offences Against Public Justice

Section 209: Dishonesty making false claim in Court

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.

About The Indian Penal Code, 1860

An Act to provide a general Penal Code for India.