The Supreme Court judgment in Neha Lal v. Abhishek Kumar (2026 INSC 73) , delivered on January 20, 2026, which highlights the serious consequences of perjury in legal proceedings. The case originally started as a divorce, but perjury (lying under oath) became the most important issue. After marrying in 2012, the couple separated just 65 days later. This led to a massive legal battle with more than 40 different lawsuits filed in Delhi, Lucknow, and Ghaziabad. These cases covered everything from demands for financial support (maintenance) to domestic violence and criminal charges. While the main matter and other cases were eventually dismissed, the legal trouble regarding the false statements made in court on oath continued. The husband accused the wife of perjury in her affidavits containing false financial details and concealed facts, prompting applications under Section 340 CrPC and Section 379 r/w 215 BNSS. The Court independently verified case lists from High Courts and...
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