September 12, 2026

246. Dishonestly making false claim in Court

Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 — Chapter XIV: Of False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice

246. Dishonestly making false claim in Court

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.