IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 218 IPC

Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture

Offence

Whoever, being a public servant, and being as such public servant, charged with the preparation of any record or other writing, frames that record or writing in a manner which he knows to be incorrect, with intent to cause, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby cause, loss or injury to the public or to any person, or with intent thereby to save, or knowing it to be likely that he will thereby save, any person from legal punishment, or with intent to save, or knowing that he is likely thereby to save, any property from forfeiture or other charge to which it is liable by law,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: three years.
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FAQ — Section 218 IPC

Section 218 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to save person from punishment or property from forfeiture”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.