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SECTION 477A IPC - Indian Penal Code - Falsification of accounts
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 344 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 477A in Simple Words
If a clerk, officer, or servant intentionally and with the aim to defraud, destroys, alters, falsifies any book, document, or valuable item belonging to or in the possession of their employer, or makes false entries, omits, or alters important details in such documents, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to seven years, a fine, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falsification of accounts | 7 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Falsification of accounts
Punishment : 7 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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