| Category of Bare Act | Name of the Act | Year of Promulgation |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Laws | Indian Penal Code | 1860 |
| Act Number | Enactment Date | Chapter Number |
| 45 | 06.10.1860 | 11 |
| Chapter Title | Sub-Chapter | Legislated by |
| Of False Evidence and Offence Against Public Justice | - | Parliament of India |
Whoever intentionally gives false evidence in any of a judicial proceeding, or fabricates false evidence for the purpose of being used in any stage of a judicial proceeding, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine;
and whoever intentionally gives or fabricates false evidence in any other case, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
|
Giving or fabricating false evidence in a judicial proceeding. Giving or fabricating false evidence in any other case. |
Imprisonment for 7 years and fine. Imprisonment for 3 years and fine. |
Non-Cognizable Ditto |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
|
Bailable Ditto |
Magistrate of the first class Any Magistrate |
Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |