Whoever makes or circulates a false alarm or warning as to disaster or its severity or magnitude, leading to panic, shall on conviction, be punishable with imprisonment which may extend to one year or with fine.
Section 54: Punishment for false warning.
The Disaster Management Act, 2005Central Act · Act 53 of 2005
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Disaster Management Act, 2005 |
|---|---|
| Section | 54 |
| Marginal note | Punishment for false warning. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
| Judgments citing it | 4 |
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