Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due

What this section does

This section punishes a person who fraudulently obtains a decree or order against another for a sum not due or larger than due, or for property to which they are not entitled, or who causes an already-satisfied decree to be executed, or who permits such acts to be done in their name.

AI-generated plain-language summary. For the binding statutory text, see India Code (official).

Quick reference

Punishment

Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to 2 years, or fine, or both.

Triable by

Magistrate of First Class

Cognizable

No

Bailable

Yes

Compoundable

No

Ingredients (what prosecution must prove)

1. The accused fraudulently obtained a decree or order against any person, or caused or permitted such a decree to be obtained in their name
2. The decree was for a sum not due, or a larger sum than due, or for property or interest to which the accused was not entitled; or the decree had already been satisfied but was caused to be executed

Derived from IPC s.210.