The Indian Companies Act 1882, 6 of 1882, (Rep., Act 1 of 1956)

Section 217. If any person, upon any examination upon oath authorized under this Act, or in any affidavit, deposi

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

217. If any person, upon any examination upon oath authorized under this Act, or in any affidavit, deposition or solemn affirmation, in or about the winding-up of any Company under this Act, or otherwise in or about any matter arising under this Act, intentionally gives false evidence, he shall be liable to imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and shall also be liable to fine.

Source: India Code