629. PENALTY FOR FALSE EVIDENCE

If any person intentionally gives false evidence -

(a) upon any examination upon oath or solemn affirmation, authorised under this Act ; or

(b) 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 ;

he shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.