Whoever intentionally obstructs, prevents, perverts or defeats the course of justice shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 7 years, or with fine, or with both.
Section history
Section 204A — Obstructing, preventing, perverting or defeating course of justice
As in force on 1 February 2008.
Explanation.—A mere warning to a witness that he may be prosecuted for perjury if he gives false evidence is insufficient to constitute an offence.