Cap. 9 Art. 132Allegation of false excuse by juror, witness or referee.

Any juror, witness or referee who, with the object of not affording assistance to the competent authority lawfully requiring such assistance, or of explaining his non-appearance before such authority, alleges an excuse which is shown to be false, shall, in addition to the punishment established for his non-appearance, be liable, on conviction, to imprisonment for a term from one to three months.

OF ABUSE OF AUTHORITY, AND OF BREACH OF DUTIES

PERTAINING TO A PUBLIC OFFICE