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IPC Section 181 - False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorized to administer an oath or affirmation
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 216 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever, being legally bound by an oath or affirmation to state the truth on any subject to any public servant or other person authorized by law to administer such oath or affirmation, makes, to such public servant or other person as aforesaid, touching that subject, any statement which is false, and which he either knows or believes to be false or does not believe to be true, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 181 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 181 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone under oath or affirmation knowingly gives a false statement to a public servant or authorized person, they may be punished with imprisonment for up to three years and may also have to pay a fine.
False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorized to administer an oath or affirmation
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowingly stating to a public servant, on oath as True that which is false | 3 Years + Fine | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Knowingly stating to a public servant, on oath as True that which is false
Punishment : 3 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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