1. Is Perjury a Crime in India?

Yes. Leading false statements, furnishing false evidence, or quoting falsely on oath with malicious intent –before a public authority or before a court of law comprise the offense of perjury. Perjury is a crime against justice and so is listed as a crime against the state in various sections of IPC.

2. What are the benefits of hiring an experienced criminal lawyer?

Ignominies attached to the criminal charge, the hardships of punishment, and the destruction of life that comes along with wrongful conviction make it important to take criminal matters seriously and seek the most prudent guidance of an expert criminal lawyer who has an in-depth knowledge of Criminal law and interpretation of various applicable statutes.

3. Is there any law regarding the confidentiality of rape victim in India?

Yes, it is forbidden by law to reveal the identity of a rape survivor. The person printing or publishing the matter or disclosing the identity of the survivor of the offenses under Section 376, Section 376A, Section 376B, Section 376C, and 376D, is punished either with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 2 years.

4. Is there any provision of imprisonment for criminal defamation in India?

Yes, Indian Penal Code, 1860 signifies the punishment for the defamation under which a criminal case can be lodged. The accused of performing criminal defamation will be imprisoned for 2 years or can be charged with a fine or with both under Section 499 and Section 500 of IPC. For civil defamation, monetary compensations are awarded.

5. Will a false FIR affect my career?

A false FIR will certainly not affect one’s career until he/she is proven guilty. Besides that, a false FIR’s effect on your job also depends upon the HR policy of the company you are working with. The best option in such scenarios for the falsely/ wrongly charged person is to seek the intervention of the Hon’ble High Court U/s 482, CrPC to have the false FIR Quashed.