IPC Section 203 — Giving false information respecting an offence committed

false evidence and offences against public justice

Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both

As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both”

Summary

If a person knows or has reason to believe that a crime has happened, and they give information about that crime that they know or believe is false, they can be punished. The punishment can be imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both.

Official Text

Whoever, knowing or having reason to believe that an offence has been committed, gives any information respecting that offence which he knows or believes to be false, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

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BNS §240 — Giving false information respecting an offence committed