IPC · XI — OF FALSE EVIDENCE AND OFFENCES AGAINST PUBLIC JUSTICE

Section 209. Dishonesty making false claim in Court

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

209. Dishonesty 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.

Source: India Code