BNS · CHAPTER XIV — Of False Evidence And Offences Against Public Justice

Section 246. Dishonestly making false claim in Court

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

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.

Source: India Code