Code
Whoever gives or fabricates false evidence, intending thereby to cause, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause, any person to be convicted of an offence which is capital 1 [by the law for the time being in force in 2 [India]] shall be punished with 3 [imprisonment for life], or with rigorous imprisonment for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine;
If innocent person be thereby convicted and executed.—and if an innocent person be convicted and executed in consequence of such false evidence, the person who gives such false evidence shall be punished either with death or the punishment hereinbefore described.
Explanation
Whoever, with the intention of causing any person to be convicted of an offence punishable with death, fabricates false evidence for that purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Illustration
A fabricates a false letter, purporting to be written by B, in order to induce the authorities to believe that B is guilty of murder. A is liable to be punished under this section.
Common Question and Answers
Q: What is a capital offence?
A: A capital offence is an offence punishable with death.
Q: What are some examples of capital offences in India?
A: Some examples include murder, rape, and terrorism.
Q: What is the punishment for fabricating evidence for a capital offence?
A: The punishment is imprisonment for life, or imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and a fine.
Q: Does this section apply only to the fabrication of written evidence?
A: No, it applies to the fabrication of any type of evidence, including oral testimony, physical objects, and digital evidence.
