🏡 Property Disputes & Land Fraud – Legal Awareness Update
Illegal land transactions, fake documentation, and fraudulent property claims are serious criminal offenses under the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Many innocent individuals lose their hard-earned property due to impersonation, document forgery, and land grabbing—especially targeting vulnerable communities.
According to the IPC, the following acts are punishable:
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Creating or using fake sale deeds, pattas, and ownership records – Punishable under Sections 419, 464, 471 IPC, with imprisonment up to 7 years.
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Selling government land or someone else's property using forged documents – Also punishable under Sections 419, 464, 471 IPC.
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Forging banking records, income certificates, or financial documents to manipulate land deals – Offenses under Sections 403, 419, 464, 471 IPC.
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Encroaching on another person's land or illegally occupying property – Covered under Sections 403, 441, 447 IPC.
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Joining hands with third parties to claim disputed property fraudulently – Attracts charges under Sections 403, 419, 464, 471 IPC.
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Misuse of trust-based property rights or family settlements for wrongful personal gain – Severe action under Sections 403, 441, 447, 489 IPC.
🔴 Such acts can lead to imprisonment of 2 to 7 years, fines, or both, depending on the nature and gravity of the offense.
What You Should Do?
📞 Contact JNN GLOBAL LAW CONSORTIUM LLP immediately. We provide free legal assistance to:
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SC/ST individuals,
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Economically weaker sections,
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Women and senior citizens facing land-related issues.
How We Can Help?
We assist with:
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FIR registration and police complaint drafting,
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Filing civil and criminal suits in property matters,
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Legal notices and injunction petitions,
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Document verification and fraud analysis.