247. 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.
BNS Section 247: Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due
Section 247 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due. It replaces IPC 210 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 247 is non-cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 247 | Fraudulently obtaining a decree for a sum not due, or causing a decree to be executed after it has been satisfied. | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 247
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 210: Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due
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