IPC Section 182
IPC Section 182 deals with:
"False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another person."
Text of the Section:
Whoever gives to any public servant any information which he knows or believes to be false,
intending thereby to cause, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause, such public servant—to do or omit anything which such public servant ought not to do or omit if the true facts were known,
and which such public servant ought not to do or omit if the true state of facts respecting which such information is given were known,
shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
In Simple Words:
If someone:
Knowingly gives false information to a public servant (like police or magistrate),
With the intention that the public servant will wrongly act on it (e.g., arresting an innocent person or starting a false inquiry),
Then that person is punishable under this section.
Punishment:
Imprisonment up to 6 months, or
Fine up to ₹1,000, or
Both
✅ Example:
If A falsely reports to the police that B has stolen his phone, knowing that B is innocent, just to trouble B — A can be charged under IPC Section 182.
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