IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 181 IPC

False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorized to administer an oath or affirmation

Offence

Whoever, being legally bound by an oath or affirmation to state the truth on any subject to any public servant or other person authorized by law to administer such oath or affirmation, makes, to such public servant or other person as aforesaid, touching that subject, any statement which is false, and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: three years.
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FAQ — Section 181 IPC

Section 181 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorized to administer an oath or affirmation”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

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