IN THE HIGH COURT OF KERALA AT ERNAKULAM
C.S. SUDHA, J
Noushad Flourish S/o Mohiyuddin Flourish – Appellant
Versus
Akhila D/o Razik E.v – Respondent
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| 1. petitioner claims fraud (Para 3 , 4 , 5) |
| 2. court discusses evidence (Para 6 , 7) |
| 3. court's reasoning on perjury (Para 8 , 9 , 10 , 11) |
JUDGMENT :
This appeal under Section 341 Cr.P.C., has been filed by the petitioner/husband in CMP No.215/2023 in O.P.No.367/2019 and O.P.No.389/2019 on the file of the Family Court, Thalassery, aggrieved by the order dated 29/09/2023, by which his petition alleging commission of perjury by the first respondent/wife and her counsel, the second respondent, has been dismissed.
2. CMP No.215/2023 was filed by the first respondent/husband in O.P.No.367/2019, which petition was filed by the petitioner/wife for return of her gold ornaments. The husband had moved O.P.No.389/2019 to get custody of the minor child. Pursuant to the marriage of the petitioner to the respondent on 02/11/2008 as per the rites and customs of the community to which they belong, a boy child was born to them, who is presently 12 years old. After the marriage, the parties lived in Qatar till 2018. The marital relationship broke up due to the respondent/wife's extra marital relationship with a person named Kamarudheen. Though the petitioner/husband attempted to have rec
Allegations of perjury must be substantiated with admissible evidence; mere contradictory statements do not suffice for initiating perjury proceedings.
Inaccuracies in statements do not constitute perjury; deliberate falsehood and mens rea must be established for action under Section 340 Cr.P.C.
Prosecution for perjury under Section 340 Cr.P.C. requires prima facie evidence and expediency in the interest of justice, particularly when considering delays and motivations behind complaints.
Non-disclosure of educational qualifications in an affidavit does not constitute perjury under IPC, and timely maintenance is essential for the welfare of dependents.
Judicial discretion under Section 340 of the CrPC requires significant evidence of falsehood and must not serve personal grievances, but rather ensure expedience in justice.
Prosecution for perjury requires the court to be satisfied that it is "expedient in the interest of justice." Such action is reserved for deliberate, conscious falsehoods where conviction is probable....
FRAUD VITIATES EVERYTHING AND ANY BENEFIT OR ADVANTAGE ACQUIRED BY ANY PARTY THROUGH FRAUDULENT ACTS CANNOT BE ALLOWED TO BE RETAINED BY SUCH PARTY.
Action under Section 340 Cr.P.C. requires clear evidence of deliberate falsehood impacting justice, and mere repetition of allegations is insufficient for prosecution.
Fraudulent misrepresentation or concealment does not affect the validity of a marriage to which the parties freely consent with knowledge of its nature.
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