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SECTION 167 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury
Last Updated: 01 Jun, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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Description of IPC Section 167
According to section 167 of Indian penal code, 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.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury | 3 Years or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
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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FAQ's on IPC Section 167
What offence is defined under IPC 167?
IPC 167 Offence: Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury.
What is the punishment for IPC 167 Case?
The punishment for IPC 167 is 3 Years or Fine or Both.
Is IPC 167 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 167 is a Cognizable.
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Is IPC 167 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 167 is a Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 167 be tried?
IPC 167 is tried in the court of Magistrate First Class.
