Section 209 of IPC : Section 209: Dishonestly making false claim in Court

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi and Suresh are neighbors who have had a long-standing dispute over a piece of land. Ravi, wanting to cause trouble for Suresh, files a lawsuit in the local court claiming that Suresh has encroached on his property. Ravi knows that his claim is false because the land in question has always belonged to Suresh, and there are clear property records to prove it. Despite this, Ravi proceeds with the false claim to harass Suresh. Under Section 209 of the Indian Penal Code 1860, Ravi can be punished with imprisonment for up to two years and may also be fined for making a false claim in court with the intent to injure or annoy Suresh.

Example 2:

Priya is involved in a business partnership with Anil. After a disagreement, Priya decides to dissolve the partnership. To gain an unfair advantage, Priya files a claim in court stating that Anil has embezzled funds from the business, even though she knows this is not true. Priya's intention is to damage Anil's reputation and force him to settle the dispute on her terms. Since Priya has knowingly made a false claim in court with the intent to injure Anil, she can be prosecuted under Section 209 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 and may face imprisonment for up to two years and a fine.