Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due
Chapter 14: False evidence and offences against public justice
Whoever fraudulently obtains a decree or order against any person for a sum not due, or for a larger sum than is due or for any property or interest in property to which he is not entitled, or fraudulently causes a decree or order to be executed against any person after it has been satisfied or for anything in respect of which it has been satisfied, or fraudulently suffers or permits any such act to be done in his name, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (Act No. 45 of 2023). As printed in the Gazette on 25 December 2023. Later amendments, if any, are not included.
Related sections
- 244Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in executionIPC 207
- 245Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not dueIPC 208
- 246Dishonestly making false claim in CourtIPC 209
- 248False charge of offence made with intent to injureIPC 211
- 249Harbouring offenderIPC 212
- 250Taking gift, etc., to screen an offender from punishmentIPC 213