False information to public servants triggers criminal action under Section 182 IPC against malicious or anonymous complaints. Criminal proceedings will be initiated against persons who give information known or believed to be false, including anonymous or pseudonymous complaints, when such information is intended or likely to cause a public servant to use lawful power to the injury or annoyance of another; the Commissionerate warns that, in addition to other lawful action, prosecution under Section 182 IPC will follow to deter misuse of complaint mechanisms and protect public resources.
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False information to public servants triggers criminal action under Section 182 IPC against malicious or anonymous complaints.
Criminal proceedings will be initiated against persons who give information known or believed to be false, including anonymous or pseudonymous complaints, when such information is intended or likely to cause a public servant to use lawful power to the injury or annoyance of another; the Commissionerate warns that, in addition to other lawful action, prosecution under Section 182 IPC will follow to deter misuse of complaint mechanisms and protect public resources.
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