Section 195A IPC Is Not Restricted To Threatening Of Witness Only By The Accused: Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]

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9 March 2019 2:08 PM IST

  • Section 195A IPC Is Not Restricted To Threatening Of Witness Only By The Accused: Karnataka HC [Read Judgment]

    "Whoever threatens another with intent to cause that person to give false evidence shall be punished, whether they are accused or any other person."

    The Karnataka High Court, interpreting provisions of 195 A of the Indian Penal Code observed the said provision is not restricted that threatening only by the accused. Justice HP Sandesh was considering an appeal against the Trial Court order which rejected a witness's application under 195A of the Criminal Procedure on the ground that the accused persons named in the application...

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