📖 Book Overview

The Law of Perjury: Contradictory Statements Under Oath by Kant Mani is an authoritative legal reference focusing on perjury laws, false statements, and contradictions in sworn testimony. This book provides a detailed analysis of perjury under Indian law, covering statutory provisions, judicial interpretations, case laws, and procedural aspects related to perjury and false evidence.

This book is essential for legal professionals, judges, law students, and policymakers who seek a comprehensive understanding of perjury under the Indian Penal Code (IPC), Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC), and the Indian Evidence Act. It offers insights into court precedents, legal consequences, defenses, and remedies for false statements made under oath.

With a section-wise explanation, real-life case studies, and references to Supreme Court and High Court judgments, this book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the implications of contradictory statements in legal proceedings.

🔑 Book Description

• Introduction
• Cheating and Dishonest Concealment of Facts
• Dishonestly Misappropriation
• Exposing Litigants – Who Fabricate Evidence
• False Evidence and Offences
• False Statements
• Offences relating to Documents and to Property Marks
• Procedure for Conducting Enquiry
• Prosecution for Contempt of Lawful Authority of Public Servants, for Offences against Public Justice and for Offences relating to Documents given in Evidence
• Arrest, Fir and Search-Warrants

🔗 External Resources & References

📌 Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Sections 191-200) – Perjury Laws – Legislative Department, Ministry of Law & Justice
📌 Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC) & Perjury Procedures – Ministry of Home Affairs
📌 Landmark Judgments on Perjury & False Evidence – Supreme Court of India
📌 Legal Research & Case Law References – Bar Council of India