Offence: Giving false information to a public servant in order to cause him to use his lawful power to the injury or annoyance of any person.

Punishment: Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 1000 rupees, or both.

Cognisable or Non-cognisable: Ditto

Bailable or Non-bailable: Ditto

By what court triable: Any Magistrate.

Offence: Giving false information to a public servant in order to cause him to use his lawful power to the injury or annoyance of any person.

Punishment: Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 1000 rupees, or both.

Cognisable or Non-cognisable: Ditto

Bailable or Non-bailable: Ditto

By what court triable: Any Magistrate.