RR Law Firm
March 27, 2026
In the middle of a stressful court case, stretching the truth in an Affidavit might seem like an easy way to win. However, an Affidavit is a sacred promise to the Judge. Lying on it is a crime against the justice system itself.
As the Supreme Court says, the flow of justice must be kept clean. Those who pollute it with lies face serious trouble that can destroy their case and their freedom.
Filing a false affidavit is a criminal offense under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS). If a Judge finds you lied intentionally, they can start "Perjury Proceedings." This can lead to actual jail time, not just a small fine.
Hiding facts or using fake documents is called "misleading the court." Judges view this as an insult. They can use "Contempt Power" to penalize you immediately, which often means being taken into custody right from the courtroom.
If a Judge believes you are playing games with the truth, they can order an inquiry. If the lie is proven, the court itself files a criminal case against you before a Magistrate. This leads to a permanent criminal record.
The immediate result of a lie is that you lose your case. Judges follow the rule of "clean hands"—if you lie, you don't get justice. Courts often impose heavy fines (Exemplary Costs) for wasting judicial time.
Ans: Yes. If it was a genuine mistake, file a "Supplementary Affidavit" immediately to tell the truth before the court finds out. Admitting a mistake early shows good faith.
Ans: Yes. Suppression of facts to trick the court is treated as seriously as a lie and can lead to perjury or contempt proceedings.
Ans: Under the BNS, lying in a judicial proceeding can lead to imprisonment for up to 7 years along with a fine.
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