Punishment: Imprisonment (either simple or rigorous) up to 3 years and can also be fined.
Two different penalties apply depending on the nature of the information: Simple imprisonment for up to 6 months, and/or fine up to 5,000 rupees.
Whoever intentionally gives false evidence in any of a judicial proceeding, or fabricates false evidence for the purpose of being used in any stage of a judicial proceeding, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine; and ...
Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly, or with intent to injure or annoy any person, makes in a Court of Justice any claim which he knows to be false, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine.
In India, there are several remedies available to address the issue of a false FIR: Filing a Petition for Quashing. Filing a Complaint Against the Complainant. Seeking Anticipatory Bail. Filing a Defamation Suit. Requesting an Investigation. Filing a Writ Petition. Informing Higher Authorities:
Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly, or with intent to injure or annoy any person, makes in a Court of Justice any claim which he knows to be false, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, and shall also be liable to fine.