Correct Answer:
A. False information by any person to public servant
Section 182 of the Pakistan Penal Code (P.P.C.) specifically addresses the offense of giving false information to a public servant. This section aims to prevent individuals from misleading public servants, which can obstruct justice or proper administration.
- A) False information by any person to public servant: This is the correct answer as it precisely describes the scope of Section 182, which penalizes any person who provides false information to a public servant with the intent to cause them to use their lawful power to the injury or annoyance of another person, or to do or omit anything which they ought not to do or omit if the true state of facts were known.
- B) False information by public servant to public: This scenario is not covered by Section 182; other sections might address misconduct by public servants.
- C) False information by public servant to court: Similar to option B, this describes misconduct by a public servant, not the act of a person giving false information to a public servant.
- D) None of These: This is incorrect because option A accurately defines the provision.