Section 203 of IPC : Section 203: Giving false information respecting an offence committed

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi witnesses a robbery in his neighborhood. However, he has a personal grudge against his neighbor, Suresh. To get back at Suresh, Ravi goes to the police and falsely reports that he saw Suresh committing the robbery, even though he knows that Suresh was not involved. Ravi's false information leads to Suresh being wrongfully detained and questioned by the police. Under Section 203 of the Indian Penal Code 1860, Ravi can be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, or with a fine, or both, for knowingly providing false information about the offence.

Example 2:

Priya's friend, Anjali, confides in her that she accidentally started a fire in a warehouse. Priya, wanting to protect Anjali, decides to mislead the authorities. When questioned by the police, Priya falsely claims that she saw a group of strangers setting the fire. Priya knows this information is false but hopes it will divert suspicion away from Anjali. Under Section 203 of the Indian Penal Code 1860, Priya can be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, or with a fine, or both, for knowingly giving false information about the offence.