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Section 209 — Fraudulently or dishonestly making a false claim before a court of justice

As in force on 30 March 1987.

Timeline 3 versions
  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
  2. 1 January 2020 Act 15 of 2019
  3. 17 August 2026 Latest
209.Fraudulently or dishonestly making a false claim before a court of justice

Whoever fraudulently, or dishonestly, or with intent to injure or annoy any person, makes before a court of justice any claim which he knows to be false, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years, and shall also be liable to fine.