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    Question

    What is the punishment for false evidence under

    Companies Act 2013 ?
    A Imprisonment for a term upto three years and with fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years and with fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than two years but which may extend to seven years and with fine which may extend to five lakh rupees. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years and with fine which may extend to five lakh rupees. Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Section 449 of Companies Act - Punishment for false evidence.—Save as otherwise provided in this Act, if any person intentionally gives false evidence— (a) upon any examination on oath or solemn affirmation, authorised under this Act; or (b) in any affidavit, deposition or solemn affirmation, in or about the winding up of any company under this Act, or otherwise in or about any matter arising under this Act, he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than three years but which may extend to seven years and with fine which may extend to ten lakh rupees.

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