Section 212 of BNS : Section 212: Furnishing false information.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a shop owner, witnesses a hit-and-run accident outside his store. The police arrive and ask Ravi for information about the incident. Ravi, who is legally bound to provide accurate information, tells the police that the car involved was a red sedan, even though he clearly saw that it was a blue SUV. Ravi provides this false information because he wants to protect his friend who owns a blue SUV. Ravi is guilty under Section 212 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 and can be punished with simple imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of up to five thousand rupees, or both.

Example 2:

Sunita, a school teacher, knows that a group of students is planning to vandalize the school property. She is legally bound to inform the school authorities or the police to prevent the commission of this offence. However, Sunita, wanting to avoid any trouble, informs the principal that the students are planning a harmless prank instead. By providing false information that could prevent the apprehension of the offenders, Sunita is guilty under Section 212 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 and can be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both.