Question

Which Section of the Indian Penal Code deals with punishment for false evidence during judicial proceedings?
1. 268
2. 193
3. 147
4. 223

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 193

The correct answer is 193.

• 193 Section of the Indian Penal Code deals with punishment for false evidence during judicial proceedings.
• Punishment for false evidence
  • Whoever intentionally gives false evidence in any stage of a judicial proceeding, or fabri­cates false evidence for the purpose of being used in any stage of a judicial proceeding, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine, and whoever intentionally gives or fabricates false evidence in any other case, shall be punished with imprisonment of either de­scription for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. 

• Indian Penal Code
  • The objective of this Act is to provide a general penal code for India.
  • Though not the initial objective, the Act does not repeal the penal laws which were in force at the time of coming into force in India. 
• Enacted by: Imperial Legislative Council
• Enacted: 6 October 1860
• Committee report: First Law Commission
• Commenced: 1 January 1862