Of False Evidence And Offences Against Public Justice
BNS Section 247 - Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due
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247. Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due.--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 fine, or with both.