Perjury Lawyer in Bangalore
Perjury law concerns giving or fabricating false evidence in legal proceedings, and the related offences against the administration of justice. False evidence can derail a case, expose a witness to prosecution, and be used as a lever against an opponent who has lied on oath. For parties to litigation in Bengaluru, perjury is both a risk to manage and a tool to deploy carefully. Bisani Legal advises on perjury allegations, defence, and applications.
When you need a perjury lawyer
- An opponent has given false evidence or filed a false affidavit and you want to act on it.
- You have been accused of perjury or fabricating evidence and need a defence.
- A witness in your matter is suspected of lying on oath.
- You need to assess whether a contradiction in testimony actually amounts to perjury.
- You are considering a perjury application as part of a broader litigation strategy.
- You face an allegation of using a false document or false certificate in proceedings.
Statutes and rules that govern perjury
| Statute | Key sections | What it governs |
|---|---|---|
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | Section 227 (giving false evidence); Section 228 (fabricating false evidence); Section 229 (punishment for false evidence) | The substantive law of false evidence, replacing Sections 191 to 193 of the Indian Penal Code. |
| Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 | Sections 230 to 233 (aggravated false evidence and use of fabricated evidence) | Aggravated forms, including false evidence to procure conviction, and using evidence known to be false. |
| Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 | Provisions on oaths, affidavits, and admissibility | The law of evidence within which false statements are made, replacing the Indian Evidence Act 1872. |
| Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023 | Provisions on complaints by courts for offences affecting the administration of justice | The procedure by which perjury is taken cognizance of. |
(Verification note for handoff: the BNS Sections 227, 228, and 229 are corroborated. Confirm the BNSS procedural sections for court complaints against the bare statute before publication.)
How Bisani Legal works on perjury matters
Perjury is easy to allege and hard to establish, so we are precise about it. The law does not punish every inconsistency: a mere contradiction between statements is not perjury unless there is an intentional false statement on a material point, made to mislead. We assess any allegation against that standard before our client commits to it, because a weak perjury application irritates the court and weakens the case it was meant to strengthen. Where the false evidence is clear and material, we frame the application or complaint correctly, since perjury is generally pursued through the court before which the false evidence was given. For our clients accused of perjury, we build the defence on intent and materiality, the two points on which most allegations fail. We tell our clients honestly whether a perjury point is worth pursuing, because used well it is powerful and used loosely it backfires.
Recent matter highlights
These scenarios are illustrative, written to show the format only, and must be confirmed against real anonymised matters or removed before publication.
- A litigant facing a false affidavit from the opposing side had the contradiction assessed for materiality and intent before any application was made.
- A party accused of perjury defended the allegation on the ground that an inconsistency did not amount to an intentional false statement on a material point.
- A clear instance of fabricated evidence in a proceeding was raised before the court through the correct route rather than as a collateral attack.
Frequently asked questions
Q1. What counts as perjury?
Intentionally giving false evidence, or fabricating false evidence, in a proceeding, on a material point, under Sections 227 to 229 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.
Q2. Is every contradictory statement perjury?
No. A mere inconsistency is not enough. There must be an intentional false statement on a material matter, made to mislead.
Q3. What is the punishment?
Under Section 229 of the BNS, up to seven years and a fine for false evidence in a judicial proceeding, and up to three years in other cases.
Q4. How is perjury usually pursued?
Ordinarily through the court before which the false evidence was given, which can act on the offence affecting its proceedings.
Q5. What is the difference between giving and fabricating false evidence?
Giving false evidence is a false statement made as evidence; fabricating false evidence is creating false evidence for use in a proceeding. Both are covered.
Q6. Can a false affidavit lead to perjury?
Yes, where it contains an intentional false statement on a material point. Affidavits are made under penalty of law.
Q7. What is the defence to a perjury allegation?
Usually that the statement was not intentionally false, or not material, or not made in the manner alleged. Intent and materiality are decisive.
Q8. Does using a false document count?
Yes. Using evidence known to be false or fabricated is itself an offence under the related provisions.
Q9. Is a perjury application a good litigation tactic?
Only when the false evidence is clear and material. A weak application can harm the case it was meant to help.
Q10. Can perjury affect the main case?
It can damage a party's credibility significantly, which is often its real strategic value, beyond any separate prosecution.
Related reading
- Supreme Court of India Litigation: A Complete Guide
- CBI Investigation Defense for Corporations and Executives
The bottom line
Perjury is one of the sharper tools in litigation, powerful where the false evidence is clear and material, and counterproductive where it is merely a contradiction. The new criminal codes carry the offence forward with real penalties. Bisani Legal helps Bengaluru's litigants use and defend perjury allegations with the precision the offence demands.