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Penal Code · Updated to 4 Jul 2023 · Chapter X · Contempts of the Lawful Authority of Public Servants
181. False statement on oath to public servant or person authorized to administer an oath
Feedback & supportWhoever, being legally bound by an oath to state the truth on any subject to any public servant or other person authorized by law to administer such oath, 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, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.