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SECTION 177 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Furnishing false information
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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or, if the information which he is legally bound to give respects the commission of an offence, or is required for the purpose of preventing the commission of an offence, or in order to the apprehension of an offender, with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
IPC 177 in Simple Words
If someone is legally required to provide information to a public servant but knowingly gives false information, they can be punished with up to six months in jail, a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both; and if the information relates to a crime or preventing a crime, the punishment can be up to two years in jail, a fine, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Knowingly furnishing false information to a public servant | 6 Months or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
| If the information required respects the commission of an offence, etc., | 2 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Knowingly furnishing false information to a public servant
Punishment : 6 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
Offence : If the information required respects the commission of an offence, etc.,
Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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