Section 449

Punishment for false evidence.

The Companies Act, 2013

  • Act 18 of 2013
  • Ministry of Corporate Affairs
About this Act

An Act to consolidate and amend the law relating to companies.

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    Save as otherwise provided in this Act, if any person intentionally gives false evidence--
         (a) upon any examination on oath or solemn affirmation, authorised under this Act; or
         (b) in any affidavit, deposition or solemn affirmation, in or about the winding up of any company under this Act, or otherwise in or about any matter arising under this Act,
     he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years and with fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees.

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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