Section 247: Whoever fraudulently obtains a decree or order against any person for a sum
obtaining
decree for sum
not due, or for a larger sum than is due or for any property or interest in property to which
not due. 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.