Section 340

Yes, not only rejectiion but even the judge may inititate offence of  perjury under the Indin Penal Code, that carries punishment from 3 years to 10 years imprisonment. Affidavit can not be taken lighly.

Thank you for your reply. Can you please provide some judgements in this regard.

The plaintiff is required to prove falsification of averments made by defendant(s) and apply to the Trial Court to initiate necessary case u/s 340 Cr PC which may or may not be taken cognizence by Magistrate that depends upon documents and facts relied by applicant/plaintiff.