In force · As amended up to 2026-08
24. False statements.
[1][24. False statements.--If a person makes a statement in any verification under this Act or any rule
made thereunder, or delivers an account or statement which is false, and which he either knows or
believes to be false or does not believe to be true, he shall be punishable with rigorous imprisonment for a
term which shall not be less than three months but which may extend to seven years and with fine.]
[Footnotes]
1. Subs. by Act 49 of 1991, s. 110, for sections 23 to 26 (w.e.f 1-10-1991).
Source: India Code