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IPC Section 167 - Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 167 has been replaced with BNS Section 201 with effect from July 1, 2024.

Please refer to BNS 201 for updated procedures & punishments.

Table of Contents
  1. IPC 167 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 167 related FAQs
Whoever, being a public servant, and being, as such public servant, charged with the preparation or translation of any document, frames or translates that document in a manner which he knows or believes to be incorrect, intending thereby to cause or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause injury to any person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

IPC 167 in Simple Words

If a public servant, responsible for preparing or translating a document, intentionally creates it inaccurately to cause harm to someone, they can be punished with up to three years in jail, a fine, or both.


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Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury

Offence : Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury


Punishment : 3 Years or Fine or Both


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Magistrate First Class



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Frequently Asked Questions


What is Section 168 of the IPC?

Anyone who engages in trading while a public employee and legally bound to not do so, will be punished by simple imprisonment of up to one year or a fine or both.


What is Section 172 of the IPC?

Anyone who absconds to avoid receiving a summons or notice from a public servant that is legally qualified to do so, will be punished by simple imprisonment of up to a month or a fine up to five dollars.