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IPC Section 477 - Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 343 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 477 in Simple Words
If someone fraudulently destroys, defaces, or conceals a document such as a will, an authority to adopt a son, or any valuable security, with the intent to cause harm to the public or any person, they can be punished with life imprisonment, or imprisonment for up to seven years, and may also be fined.
Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraudulently destroying or defacing, or attempting to destroy or deface, or secreting, a will, etc. | Imprisonment for Life or 7 Years + Fine | Non-Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Fraudulently destroying or defacing, or attempting to destroy or deface, or secreting, a will, etc.
Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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