Bailabel Type : bailable

Description

Introduction

Public servants rely on truthful information to carry out their duties fairly and justly. If someone knowingly provides false information with the intent to manipulate a public servant into taking action that harms another person, they can be punished under Section 182 IPC.

This law ensures that people do not misuse government authorities to falsely implicate or harass others.

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Key Elements of Section 182 IPC

1. The Accused Must Have Given False Information to a Public Servant –

   • The person must have knowingly provided incorrect details to a public servant, such as police officers, magistrates, revenue officers, or other government authorities.

2. The Information Must Be False and Given Intentionally –

   • The person must have known that the information was untrue.
   • Example: Filing a false police complaint against an innocent person.

3. The Intent Must Be to Cause the Public Servant to Take Action That Harms Another Person –

   • The false information must have been given with the intention to make the public servant use their authority to harm someone else.
   • Example: Falsely reporting a person as a criminal so the police arrest them.

For example, if a person falsely informs the police that their neighbor is involved in smuggling, leading to a wrongful arrest, they can be punished under Section 182 IPC.

Punishment

Punishment Under Section 182 IPC

• Imprisonment for up to 6 months, OR
• Fine up to ?1,000, OR
• Both imprisonment and fine