BNS Section 219 – Fraudulently suffering decree for sum not due
Chapter 12: Offences by or Relating to Public Servants ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 219
IPC S.220
✓ Bailable
Non-Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever being or expecting to be a party to a civil suit fraudulently suffers a decree to pass against him for a sum not due or for a larger sum than is due or fraudulently causes a decree which has been passed to be executed against him after it has been satisfied or for a larger amount than has been satisfied shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 2 years or fine or both. Non-cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
