If a witness makes a statement in Court knowing it to be false he commits the offence of ........

Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 Others

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If a witness makes a statement in Court, knowing it to be false, he commits the offence of

Forgery

Falsehood

Perjury

Breach of trust.

Explanation:

Perjury is the intentional act of swearing a false oath or falsifying an affirmation to tell the truth, whether spoken or in writing, concerning matters material to an official proceeding. A person convicted of perjury under federal law may face up to five years in prison and fines. The punishment for perjury under state law varies from state to state, but perjury is a felony and carries a possible prison sentence of at least one year, plus fines and probation.