Correct Answer:
B. Seven years
The punishment for perjury, which is the act of giving false evidence, is outlined in the Pakistan Penal Code (P.P.C.), primarily under Section 193. This section prescribes the penalty for intentionally giving false evidence in a judicial proceeding or fabricating false evidence for use in such a proceeding.
- A) Five years: This is an incorrect term of imprisonment for perjury.
- B) Seven years: This is the correct answer. According to Section 193 of the P.P.C., whoever intentionally gives false evidence in any stage of a judicial proceeding, or fabricates false evidence for the purpose of being used in any stage of a judicial proceeding, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
- C) Three years: This is an incorrect term of imprisonment.
- D) None of These: This is incorrect because option B provides the accurate punishment.