IPC Section 219 — Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law
false evidence and offences against public justice
Criminal
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 7 years, or fine, or both
As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both”
Summary
A public official who, during any part of a court case, deliberately and dishonestly or with bad intent makes or gives a report, order, verdict, or decision that they know is against the law can be sent to prison for up to seven years, or fined, or both.
Official Text
Whoever, being a public servant, corruptly or maliciously makes or pronounces in any stage of a judicial proceeding, any report, order, verdict, or decision which he knows to be contrary to law, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.
Old <-> New Code Mapping
- BNS §257 — Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report, etc., contrary to law
