Mr. A is the school principal of XYZ High School (which is a 100% grant-in-aid institution). This school is run by XYZ Society (a Society registered under the Societies Registration Act). His salary is reimbursed by the State Education Department.
In a High Court matter concerning PQR Primary School which is run by PQR Society (another Society registered under the Societies Registration Act), Mr. A files reply signing in his capacity as Principal of PQR Primary School making an affidavit under oath. This PQR Primary school is a private unaided school.
Both the schools are run by same people from a common premises although being run under two separately registered Societies.
Queries :
(1) Which Sections of IPC and CrPc are attracted for filing a false affidavit in High Court ?
(2) Would only parties to the High Court case have the locus to file complaint against this act of perjury or can any citizen file a complaint drawing the attention of the High Court ?
(3) What would be the best line of action to ensure that the guilty school principal is punished ?
