BNS Section 217 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
BNS Section 217: False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another person (Legacy IPC Section 182)
Statutory Classification Details
Giving false information to
Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
Triable Court: Any Magistrate
Official 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