Section 217 of BNS : Section 217: False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to injury of another person .

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, who has a personal grudge against his neighbor Suresh, falsely informs the local police inspector that Suresh is running an illegal gambling den in his house. Ravi knows this information is false but intends to cause trouble for Suresh. Based on Ravi's false information, the police conduct a raid on Suresh's house, causing him embarrassment and distress. Ravi has committed an offense under Section 217 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Example 2:

Priya, an employee at a company, is upset with her colleague Anil for getting a promotion she wanted. To get back at him, Priya falsely reports to the company's HR department that Anil has been stealing office supplies. Priya knows this information is false but hopes that Anil will be investigated and possibly fired. The HR department, acting on Priya's false information, starts an investigation against Anil, causing him stress and damaging his reputation. Priya has committed an offense under Section 217 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.