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Whoever corruptly uses or attempts to use as true any such declaration, knowing the same to be false in any material point, shall be punished in the same manner as if he gave false evidence.
Explanation.—A declaration which is inadmissible merely upon the ground of some informality, is a declaration within the meaning of sections 199 and 200.
Explanation
This section deals with the act of making a false declaration when a person is legally bound to do so. This means that the declaration is required by law or by some legal authority. The individual must know or believe that the declaration is false at the time of making it.
Illustration
Imagine a witness in a court case is legally obligated to provide truthful testimony. If this witness deliberately lies about the events they witnessed, knowing their statement is false, they would be committing an offense under Section 200 IPC.
Common Questions and Answers
Q: What are some examples of legal declarations?
A: Legal declarations can include:
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- Statements made in court proceedings
- Affidavits
- Tax returns
- Government forms
Q: Does the declaration need to be in writing to be covered by Section 200 IPC?
A: No, a declaration can be oral or written. It only needs to be legally bound and false.
Q: What is the difference between Section 200 IPC and perjury?
A: Perjury is a more serious offense, requiring a false statement made under oath in a judicial proceeding. Section 200 IPC covers a broader range of declarations that are not necessarily made under oath.
