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 ...
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:
Approach the High Court: The best way is that you can approach the High Court for quashing FIR through your counsel. If it would be quashed which means like FIR is not even registered. Approach the Trial Court: Approach the court through counsel for acquittal. The court has powers to acquit you in any stage.
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.
(I) Any person wilfully and maliciously giving false information and so causing an arrest or a search to be made under this Act shall on conviction be liable for imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine which may extend to fifty thousand rupees or both.
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.
Section 32 of the Advocate's Act empowers you, the citizen, to appear before the court even if you're not an advocate. This means you can draft and submit your own petition, argue your case, and represent yourself throughout the legal proceedings. It's your right, granted by the law, to fight for your own justice.