IPC Section 210 — Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due

false evidence and offences against public justice

Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 2 years, or fine, or both

As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both”

Summary

If someone tricks a court into issuing a decree or order against another person for money that is not actually owed, or for more money than is actually owed, or for property they have no right to, they can be punished. This also applies if someone fraudulently gets a court order enforced after the debt has already been paid, or if they allow such a fraudulent act to be done using their name. The punishment for this offence can be up to two years in prison, a fine, or both.

Official Text

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.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

  • BNS §247 — Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due