IIPC Section 209: Dishonestly Making False Claim In Court
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IIPC Section 209: Dishonestly 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.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | False claim in a court of Justice |
| Punishment | 2 Years + Fine |
| Cognizance | Non-Cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Triable By | Magistrate First Class |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
