Section 212: False Info to Public Servants May Lead to Up to 2 Years' Jail or Fine in India.
Section 212 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, addresses the offense of furnishing false information to public servants. It stipulates that individuals legally obligated to provide information, who knowingly submit false information, may face simple imprisonment for up to six months or a fine up to five thousand rupees, or both. If the false information pertains to the commission or prevention of an offense, or the apprehension of an offender, the punishment may extend to two years of imprisonment or a fine, or both. The section includes illustrations and an explanation regarding the definition of "offense" and "offender."
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