IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 195 IPC

Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of an offence punishable with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment for 7 Years or upwards

Offence

Whoever gives or fabricates false evidence intending thereby to cause, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause, any person to be convicted of an offence which by the law for the time being in force in India is not capital, but punishable with imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for a term of seven years or upwards,

Punishment

shall be punished as a person convicted of that offence would be liable to be punished.

Punishment summary

  • See punishment clause in section text.
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FAQ — Section 195 IPC

Section 195 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Giving or fabricating false evidence with intent to procure conviction of an offence punishable with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment for 7 Years or upwards”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished as a person convicted of that offence would be liable to be punished.

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

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.