Foreigners Act 1857, 33 of 1857, (Rep., Act 8 of 1868)

Section XIX. ~ h o e b e r shall wilfully give a false answer to any question for false mhicli by this Act be is

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

XIX. ~ h o e b e r shall wilfully give a false answer to any question for false mhicli by this Act be is bound to answel; or shall make swer or report. ally false report, shall, upon comviction before a Xngistrate, be liable to imprisonment for a period not exceeding two years, and shall be liable to a fine not exceeding one thousand Rupees. WX. The word " Foreignei' in this Act shall be deemed to mean s . Interpretation o f u FOperson not being ettlaer a natural-born subject of Her reigner." Majesty within the meaning of $ection LXXXI, 3 and 4 William IV, c. 85, or a native of a place in the possessio~l;. and under the Government of the East India Coiilpany. The word "Magistrate" shall include every person exercising the full powers of a " Magistrate." Magistrate, and a Justice of the Peace.

Source: India Code