Section. 193 IPC, When Can Perjury Proceedings Be Initiated Against A Litigant? Supreme Court Explains

In a significant ruling, the High Court of Uttarakhand has quashed the initiation of criminal proceedings against an appellant accused of committing perjury under Section 193 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). The case centered around allegations that the appellant made false statements in a judicial affidavit during an ongoing trial. The court emphasized the importance of distinct evidence and deliberate falsehood in such cases, reiterating that mere inaccuracies or…