Section 148 of RA, 1989 : Section 148: Penalty For Making A False Statement In An Application For Compensation

Explanation using Example

Imagine John loses his luggage while traveling on a train and decides to apply for compensation under Section 125 of The Railways Act, 1989. In his application, he falsely claims that his lost luggage contained expensive items worth a significant amount to increase the compensation he would receive. However, an investigation reveals that John's luggage contained items of much lesser value than he claimed. Under Section 148, because John made a false statement to get more compensation, he could be subject to imprisonment for up to three years, a fine, or both.