The Gold Control Act, 1968, 45 of 1968, (Rep., Act 18 of 1990) · XV — OFFENCES AND THEIR TRIAL

Section 96. Any person who wilfully or maliciously gives any false information which leads to any arrest, search

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

96. Any person who wilfully or maliciously gives any false information which leads to any arrest, search or seizure under this Act shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.

Source: India Code