What does Section 177 cover regarding furnishing false information?
Section 177 deals with the offense of furnishing false information to any public servant when legally bound to furnish true information. The punishment for this offense is simple imprisonment for a term that may extend to six months, or with a fine that may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both. If the information relates to the commission of an offense or is required for the purpose of preventing the commission of an offense, the term of imprisonment may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. [Chapter 10, Section 177]