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Penal Code · 2021 Revised Edition · Chapter XI · False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice
Penal Code · 2021 Revised Edition · Chapter XI · False Evidence and Offences Against Public Justice
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Whoever, being a public servant and being as such public servant, charged with the preparation of any record or other writing, frames that record or writing in a manner which he knows to be incorrect -
with intent to cause. or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause, loss or injury to the public or to any person;
with intent thereby to save,ofkflowing it to m e t y that he will thereby save, any person from legal punishment; or
with intent to save, or knowing that he is likely thereby to save. any property from forfeiture or other charge to which it is a liable by law.
shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 3 years. fine or both.
Public servant in judicial proceeding corruptly making report etc.
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