Disaster Management Act, 2005 · Chapter X: Offences and Penalties
Section 54: Punishment for false warning
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.
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