IPC Section 209: Dishonesty Making False Claims in Court
1. State the Code
Section 209 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with the offense of “Dishonestly making false claims in Court”.
2. Explain the Code
This section states that whoever, with intent to deceive, makes any false claim in any Court, knowing it to be false, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
3. Illustrate the Code
Example:
A person files a lawsuit claiming that they were injured in an accident, but they actually staged the accident to make a false claim for compensation. This would be considered a violation of Section 209 of the IPC.
4. Common Questions and Answers
Q: What are the elements of the offense under Section 209?
A: The elements are:
- Making a false claim in Court
- Knowing the claim to be false
- Intention to deceive
Q: What is the punishment for violating Section 209?
A: The punishment is imprisonment of up to two years, or a fine, or both.
Q: Does Section 209 apply only to civil cases?
A: No, it applies to both civil and criminal cases.
Q: What is the difference between Section 209 and perjury?
A: Perjury involves making a false statement under oath in a Court. Section 209 deals with making a false claim, which may or may not be under oath.
