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IPC Section 210 - Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(IPC section is reorganized in form of clauses (a), (b) in BNS.)
Please refer to BNS 247 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever fraudulently obtains a decree or order against any person for a sum not due, or for a larger sum than is due, or for any property or interest in property to which he is not entitled, or fraudulently causes a decree or order to be executed against any person after it has been satisfied or for anything in respect of which it has been satisfied, or fraudulently suffers or permits any such act to be done in his name, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with a fine, or with both.
IPC 210 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 210 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone fraudulently obtains a court decree or order against another person for an amount or property that is not due, or after it has already been satisfied, or allows such fraudulent actions to be done in their name, they can be punished with imprisonment up to two years, or fined, or both.
Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraudulently obtaining a decree for a sum not due, or causing a decree to be executed after it has been satisfied | 2 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Fraudulently obtaining a decree for a sum not due, or causing a 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
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