#false affidavit

The Bombay High Court dismissed a writ petition after finding the petitioner submitted a forged affidavit, verified by the notary’s register and sworn statement. The court invoked the clean hands doctrine, emphasizing that courts will not entertain litigants who deceive the judiciary - setting a clear precedent for accountability in constitutional litigation and deterring future misuse of judicial process.

Rajasthan High Court rules that non-disclosure of past debarment-even if expired-violates the Code of Integrity, constituting fraud that justifies contract cancellation and debarment. The judgment underscores that disclosure obligations extend beyond active sanctions, impacting all bidders in public procurement.

Madras High Court rules that mere omission of assets in a matrimonial affidavit does not constitute perjury under Section 340 CrPC unless there is clear evidence of deliberate intent to mislead. The judgment clarifies that affidavits in family proceedings are procedural, not grounds for criminal prosecution absent fraudulent intent, impacting maintenance and divorce litigation strategies.

The Punjab & Haryana High Court ruled that contempt proceedings cannot be initiated if alternate remedies, such as those under Section 340 CrPC, are available. The decision underscores that contempt jurisdiction is a last resort, applicable only when no other legal recourse exists, impacting litigants and practitioners in family and criminal law matters.

Delhi High Court holds that filing petitions based on forged documents and false affidavits constitutes deliberate falsehood in judicial proceedings, triggering criminal liability under Section 340 CrPC.