Section 229 of BNS : Section 229: Punishment for false evidence.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi is a witness in a murder trial in a Sessions Court in Mumbai. During his testimony, he intentionally lies about seeing the accused, Raj, at the crime scene, even though he knows Raj was not there. Ravi's false statement is discovered during cross-examination. Since Ravi gave false evidence during a judicial proceeding, he can be punished with imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine of up to ten thousand rupees under Section 229(1) of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Example 2:

Priya is involved in a property dispute case in a Civil Court in Delhi. To strengthen her case, she fabricates a false document showing that she purchased the disputed land from the original owner. This document is presented as evidence during the trial. When the court discovers that the document is fake, Priya can be punished with imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine of up to ten thousand rupees under Section 229(1) of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Example 3:

During a police investigation into a theft case, Ramesh, a neighbor of the accused, gives a false statement to the investigating officer, claiming he saw the accused committing the theft. This investigation is a preliminary stage before the case goes to court. When it is later proven that Ramesh lied, he can be punished with imprisonment for up to three years and a fine of up to five thousand rupees under Section 229(2) of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Example 4:

An army officer, Captain Singh, is facing a Court-martial for alleged misconduct. During the trial, another officer, Lieutenant Sharma, intentionally provides false testimony to protect Captain Singh. Since a Court-martial is considered a judicial proceeding, Lieutenant Sharma can be punished with imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine of up to ten thousand rupees under Section 229(1) of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Example 5:

In a land boundary dispute, the court appoints an officer to conduct an on-site investigation to determine the correct boundaries. During this investigation, one of the landowners, Mr. Kumar, makes a false statement under oath about the boundary lines. Since this investigation is a stage of a judicial proceeding, Mr. Kumar can be punished with imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine of up to ten thousand rupees under Section 229(1) of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.