Section 80: Penalty for maliciously giving false information

The Karnataka Prohibition Act, 1961State Act of Karnataka · Act 17 of 1962

Any person who, maliciously and falsely gives information to any person exercising powers under this Act leading to a search, seizure, detention or arrest, shall, on conviction, be punished with imprisonment 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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Act	The Karnataka Prohibition Act, 1961
Section	80
Marginal note	Penalty for maliciously giving false information
Jurisdiction	State of Karnataka
Status	In force as published by the source

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