Supreme Court: For False Evidence in Tribunal, Private Complaint is the Only Remedy [Judgment Date: 4 January 2025]

About the Judgment

The Supreme Court has clarified that for offences involving the submission of false evidence before a tribunal, the sole recourse available is to file a private complaint. The court emphasized that the provisions of Section 195 read with Section 340 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) apply exclusively to offences committed in proceedings before a Court and not before a tribunal.

This landmark judgment aims to delineate the procedural avenues for addressing the offence of perjury or false evidence in different legal fora, underscoring the distinction between courts and tribunals under procedural law.

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Key Highlights:

• Legal Clarification: Sections 195 and 340 CrPC are not applicable to tribunals.
• Private Complaint: The aggrieved party must file a private complaint to address offences related to false evidence in tribunal proceedings.
• Scope of Application: This ruling helps establish procedural boundaries and ensures consistent legal interpretation across jurisdictions.

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