Section 176 - Fraudulently obtaining decree for sum not due.

Whoever fraudulently obtains a decree or order against a person for a sum not due or for a larger sum than is due or for any property or interest in a property to which he is not entitled or fraudulently causes a decree or order to be executed against a person after it has been satisfied or for anything in respect of which it has been satisfied or fraudulently suffers or permits any act to be done in his name, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.