Section 247 in THE BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023 – BNS

Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due.

  1. 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.