IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 195A IPC

Threatening any person to give false evidence

Offence

Whoever threatens another with any injury to his person, reputation or property or to the person or reputation of any one in whom that person is interested, with intent to cause that person to give false evidence

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both; and if innocent person is convicted and sentenced in consequence of such false evidence, with death or imprisonment for more than seven years, the person who threatens shall be punished with the same punishment and sentenced in the same manner and to the same extent as such innocent person is punished and sentenced.

Punishment summary

  • Punishment may include death.
  • Imprisonment: seven years.
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FAQ — Section 195A IPC

Section 195A of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Threatening any person to give false evidence”. 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 seven years, or with fine, or with both; and if innocent person is convicted and sentenced in consequence of such false evidence, with death or imprisonment for more than seven years, the person who threatens shall be punished with the same punishment and sentenced in the same manner and to the same extent as such innocent person is punished and sentenced.

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

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