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SECTION 208 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 208 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 208 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone fraudulently causes or allows a court decree or order to be passed against them for an amount or property that is not owed or has already been satisfied, they can be punished with imprisonment up to two years, or fined, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraudulently suffering a decree to pass for a sum not due, or suffering decree to be executed after it has been satisfied | 2 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Fraudulently suffering a decree to pass for a sum not due, or suffering decree to be executed after it has been satisfied
Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
Anyone who fraudulently causes a judgment or order against him to be made at a suit brought by another person, for a sum that is not due to the other person or a higher sum than what is due to them or for property or an interest in property which they are not entitled to or causes or allows a...
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