IPC Section 250
IPC Section 250 – Sending or delivering a false statement to a public servant
Text of Section 250 (simplified):
"Whoever knowingly makes, sends, or delivers to any public servant any document or statement which is false, with intent to cause the public servant to use their lawful power to the injury or annoyance of any person, shall be punished."
1. Nature of the Offense
Section 250 deals with delivering false information to a public servant.
It is a criminal offense under IPC.
The purpose of this section is to prevent misuse of public authority based on false statements or documents.
2. Key Ingredients of the Offense
To constitute an offense under Section 250, the following elements must exist:
Making, sending, or delivering a document or statement:
The accused must create, send, or deliver a written or oral statement to a public servant.
Knowledge that it is false:
The statement or document must be knowingly false.
Accidental or mistaken statements are not covered.
Intent to mislead a public servant:
The false information must be given with the intention that the public servant uses their lawful powers.
Causing injury or annoyance to someone:
The purpose of misleading the public servant should be to cause harm, injury, or annoyance to any person.
3. Punishment under IPC Section 250
Imprisonment: May extend up to 6 months.
Fine: A monetary fine may also be imposed.
Both imprisonment and fine may be imposed in some cases.
4. Example Cases
Example 1:
Sending a false complaint or affidavit to a police officer claiming someone committed a crime when they did not.
Example 2:
Submitting a fake financial report or certificate to a government officer to cause someone’s harassment or loss.
5. Difference from Related Sections
Section 177 IPC: Giving false information about a case or offense to a public servant, but may not involve injury to someone.
Section 211 IPC: Filing a false charge of offense intending to cause someone’s conviction.
Section 250 is broader and covers any false statement intended to misuse lawful powers to harm or annoy someone.
✅ Summary:
IPC Section 250 criminalizes knowingly sending or delivering false statements or documents to a public servant with the intention that the official uses their powers to injure, harass, or annoy someone. It protects people from being wrongfully affected by misuse of authority based on false information.
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