IPC Section 217
IPC Section 217 — Public servant framing incorrect record or writing with intent to cause injury
Text of Section 217 (Simplified):
Whoever, being a public servant, knowingly frames an incorrect record or writes any document with the intent to cause injury to any person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Explanation:
1. Who is punished?
A public servant (someone employed by the government in an official capacity).
2. What acts are covered?
Framing an incorrect record: Creating or fabricating a false official record or entry.
Writing any document: Drafting or signing a document that is false or misleading.
3. Intent:
The public servant must do this knowingly (with awareness).
The purpose must be to cause injury to any person—this could mean harm to reputation, property, rights, or any other form of injury.
4. Punishment:
Imprisonment (rigorous or simple) up to 2 years.
Fine may be imposed.
Or both imprisonment and fine.
5. Purpose of this section:
To prevent corruption and misconduct by public officials.
To ensure that official records and documents are truthful and accurate.
To protect individuals from wrongful harm caused by misuse of official authority.
6. Example:
A government clerk knowingly enters false information in a land record to cause loss to a person.
An official drafts a fake report to falsely implicate someone.
Summary:
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Who | Public servant |
| Act | Framing false record or writing false document |
| Intent | To cause injury to any person |
| Punishment | Up to 2 years imprisonment and/or fine |
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