Is it punishable or not under ipc 181
Querist :
Anonymous
(Querist) 26 March 2018
This query is : Resolved
Mrs.Runika submitted General affidavit to election commission of India during nomination.
In general affidavit she told her name as
( "Runika latur yakii " where as Latur khurashi salam (Father) whose wife is 30 years old .)
Problem was she mistakenly wrote wife,instead of daughter .
this affidavit submitted to election office ,in which returning officer haven't took any objection ..
finally i want to know, this mistake is punishable under IPC 181 or under which section ?
Will the criminal judge might take any action on it ?
Ms.Usha Kapoor
(Expert) 27 March 2018
NO! Renuka is not punishable under section 181 IPC as she had no mensrea or guilty mind or intention. It was only a mistake committed due to oversight and not a knowingly false statement.with ulterior motive tpo gain electorally and hence it is not an electoral offence.
Guest
(Expert) 27 March 2018
No Doubt it is an punishable offence. Discuss with your Advocate and proceed accordingly filing the complaint. Ignorance of Law would Never be an Excuse.
Guest
(Expert) 27 March 2018
Vague query.
With what of your own concern do you want to punish her that too anonymously?
Guest
(Expert) 28 March 2018
@ Ms. Usha Kapoor,
Have you been requested to answer again? What is the significance of saying that you have answered this query, when no new contribution made on your part?
Dr J C Vashista
(Expert) 29 March 2018
If you are seeking obligation from experts FREE OF COST you will have to disclose your identity as per rules of this platform,
No reply for an "anonymous" author.
