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VJVJVJVJVJ (Professional)     27 October 2011

False affidavit

I have a divorce case in my native filed a year ago. 6 months back my wife filed for 125 in her relative's place saying she is staying there at place. But actually she is staying in my native in her parents house only. The object of filing 125 case in her relative's place was to harrass and threaten me. While filing 125 case, she has given an affidavit claiming to be resident of that relative's place. After some days, she has submitted an affidavit in divorce case in my native stating that she is resident of my native.

In two affidavits she has stated two different places of residence. Is it possible to book her under IPC 191 for perjury?



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(Guest)

Indian Courts and even the Supreme Court are notorious for ignoring Perjury and Contempt.

Sh. P Suresh (For To By Green Kindness Perpetuity Selfsustainability Always)     27 October 2011

I am not very sure of the circumstances under which the case/s have been filed and the sequence of developments pertaining the realtionship between the two parties.

 

As far as CPC is concerned, it is legally permissible for a party to change address any number of times. The address provided by that party is the 'Legal Address for service of case proceeds etc'.

 

It is like this: A person in trouble will be forced to change residence due to peculiar situations known to that person only. Thus, the moment the residence changes, the physical address also changes. State has made enough provision to ensure that it be legal. THERE IS NO UPPER LIMIT ON NUMBER OF TIMES THAT A LITIGANT CAN CHANGE HIS ADDRESS. So far as the person has informed the court and all relevant parties of change in address in a legally permitted manner, it will be accepted in court of law.

 

Thus, address alone (even if were to be affidavit) is not a ground for IPC 191 as what it has been projected in this case. But, yes, if there are any other material facts that contradict truth or is a fabrication etc, then, only then it will be a false affidavit.

Shonee Kapoor (Legal Evangelist - TRIPAKSHA)     27 October 2011

No, this is not a ground for perjury.

 

 

Regards,

 

Shonee Kapoor

harassed.by.498a@gmail.com


(Guest)

Use substituted service.

Sh. P Suresh (For To By Green Kindness Perpetuity Selfsustainability Always)     28 October 2011

Originally posted by :FORUM ROMANUM
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Use substituted service.
"

What does it mean?


(Guest)

"
Use substituted service.
"

What does it mean?

 

 

 

In situations where court documents or notices cannot be served in person, they may be published in newspapers or sent by mail to be considered served.


(Guest)

Mail them too at the last known address.

Shonee Kapoor (Legal Evangelist - TRIPAKSHA)     28 October 2011

Unreturned mail is no proof of service.

 

Just get it published.

 

 

Regards,

 

Shonee Kapoor

harassed.by.498a@gmail.com


(Guest)

@ Shonee: The person who receives the mail if different from the one who is supposed to receive it proves that the receiving has received it unless the different person either returns it back with comments [No such person at this address] or redirects it to the Defendent if the address is unknown. In either/every such case the matter goes against the defendant/Plaintiff/Whatever. Publication is a MUST though.
 


(Guest)

In USA affidavits are filed UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY CLAUSE which has to be specifically mentioned. Not so in India. Lawyers and judges ingnore perjury being too much of headache without advantage. Likewise Contempt of Court is ignored unless the judge is put to personal disadvantage.

Sh. P Suresh (For To By Green Kindness Perpetuity Selfsustainability Always)     29 October 2011

Originally posted by :FORUM ROMANUM
"
Indian Courts and even the Supreme Court are notorious for ignoring Perjury and Contempt.
"

Is MISREPRESENTATION of a court order in a court proceed a perjury?

Is MISREPRESENTATION of a petition in a court proceed a perjury?

Is false evidence a perjury?

 

How should this case be filed in High Court?: Any sample format/case? Can IPC 191, 193, 196, 199, 209 be invoked? Any other applicable clauses?

 

Will high court fail this trial?


(Guest)

India Courts don't take action for perjury or even gross contempt.

Shonee Kapoor (Legal Evangelist - TRIPAKSHA)     29 October 2011

True, in India, perjury prosecution is tardy.

 

However, that doesnot mean it can not be done. You have to show tenacity. 

 

No Pains No Gains.

 

Regards,

 

Shonee Kapoor

harassed.by.498a@gmail.com


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