Question

Public servant “A” while discharging his official functions, issues a document with incorrect particulars knowing that by this action, he is likely to harm another public servant “B”. The public servant “A” is responsible for which of the following offence?

Public servant “A” while discharging his official functions, issues a document with incorrect particulars knowing that by this action, he is likely to harm another public servant “B”. The public servant “A” is responsible for which of the following offence?

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Option A: Forgery.
Option B: Creating of false document.
Option C: Cheating.
Option D: None of the above.

Correct Answer

Option: d

Explanation

False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another person.– 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 (a) to do or omit anything which such public servant ought not to do or omit if the true state of facts respecting which such information is given were known by him, or (b) to use the lawful power of such public servant to the injury or annoyance of any person, 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.

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