Companies Act, 1862

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Penalties for giving false evidence.

169. If any person, upon any examination upon oath or affirmation authorized under this Act, or in any affidavit, deposition, or solemn affirmation in or about the winding-up of any company under this Act, or otherwise in or about any matter arising under this Act, wilfully and corruptly gives false evidence, he shall, upon conviction, be liable to the penalties of wilful perjury.

Power of Courts to make Rules.

[S. 170 (authorizing Lord Chancellor of Great Britain to make rules of procedure for winding up) rep. 44 & 45 Vict. c. 59. s. 3; for substituted provision see s, 6 of that Act.]