Which one of the following statements is not correct? For giving false evidence, a person must
Verified Answer
A. be legally bound to state the truth
B. make a false statement
C. know that the statement is likely to cause injury to some person
D. believe that the statement is false
Explanation:
Under Sections 191 and 193 of the IPC, the essential elements for giving false evidence are: (1) being legally bound by an oath or express provision of law to state the truth, (2) making a statement, (3) the statement being false, and (4) knowing or believing it to be false. The likelihood of causing injury to some person is not a necessary element for the offence of giving false evidence itself.