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SECTION 207 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Fraudulent claim to property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 207 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 207 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone fraudulently accepts, receives, or claims property that they have no right to, with the intention of preventing it from being taken as forfeiture or in satisfaction of a fine or court order, they can be punished with imprisonment up to two years, or fined, or both.
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| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claiming property without right, or practicing deception touching any right to it, to prevent its being taken as a forfeiture or in satisfaction of a Fine under sentence, or in execution of a decree | 2 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Claiming property without right, or practicing deception touching any right to it, to prevent its being taken as a forfeiture or in satisfaction of a Fine under sentence, or in execution of a decree
Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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