BNS Section 217: False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another person
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 182
Procedural Classification Summary
Giving false information to
Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Any Magistrate
Punishment: Imprisonment for 1 year,a public servant in order to or with fine of cause him to use his lawful10,000 rupees, or both. power to the injury or annoyance of any person
Official Legal Provision / Summary
The upper limit of imprisonment increased from six months to one year, and the fine increased from one thousand to ten thousand rupees.