Any person who shall, in making 3 [any declaration or or other statement] under the authority of this Act, make a statement which is false, and which he either knows or believes to be false, or does not believe to be true, shall, on conviction before a Magistrate, be punished by fine not exceeding 1 [two thousand] rupees, and imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 [six months].
Section 14: Punishment for making false statement
The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867State Act of Chhattisgarh · Act 25 of 1867
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Press and Registration of Books Act, 1867 |
|---|---|
| Section | 14 |
| Marginal note | Punishment for making false statement |
| Jurisdiction | State of Chhattisgarh |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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