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Penalty for false evidence

Penalty for false evidence :

Section – 629.   If any person intentionally gives false evidence—

         (a )  upon any examination upon 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 may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.