IPC Section 223
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.
Related Sections:
Section 191 – Giving false evidence.
Section 193 – Punishment for giving false evidence.
Section 195 – Prosecution for false evidence.
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