Giving false information respecting an offence committed
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Summary
If a person, knowing or having reason to believe an offence took place, gives information about that offence which they know or believe is false, they commit an offence. Punishment can be imprisonment for up to two years, or a fine, or both. The rule also covers false reports about certain offences that happened abroad if those acts would be punishable in India.
Example
Priya tells police that someone stole goods from her shop, even though she knows a relative moved them and no theft occurred. Because she knowingly gave false information about an alleged offence, she can be prosecuted and face up to two years imprisonment, a fine, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever, knowing or having reason to believe that an offence has been committed, gives any information respecting that offence which he knows or believes to be false, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Explanation
In sections 236 and 237 and in this section the word “offence” includes any act committed at any place out of India, which, if committed in India, would be punishable under any of the following sections, namely, 97, 99, 172, 173, 174, 175, 301, 304, 305, 306, 320, 325 and 326.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Triable by Any Magistrate.
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