IPC Section 223

04 Jun 2025 --
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IPC Section 223 – Punishment for false evidence

Text of Section 223 IPC:

Whoever intentionally offers or gives false evidence 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.

🔍 Explanation:

Section 223 deals with the offence of intentionally providing false evidence during a judicial proceeding.

Key Elements of Section 223:

Intentionally offers or gives false evidence:

The accused must knowingly and deliberately present false evidence.

False evidence can be in the form of:

False testimony,

False documents,

False statements under oath, or

Any other evidence presented in court.

During any stage of a judicial proceeding:

The false evidence must be given in a judicial proceeding.

A judicial proceeding includes trials, inquiries, or any other proceedings in court or before judicial officers.

Includes all stages:

This applies whether the evidence is given at the beginning, middle, or end of the trial.

📌 Punishment:

Imprisonment (rigorous or simple) for up to 7 years.

Fine (can be imposed along with imprisonment).

Purpose of Section 223:

To uphold the integrity of the judicial process.

To deter people from misleading the court or obstructing justice.

Ensures that justice is based on truthful and accurate evidence.

Example:

If a witness knowingly lies under oath in court, or if a person submits forged documents intending to mislead the court, they can be punished under Section 223.