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The Notaries Act, 1952

Penalty for falsely representing to be a notary, etc

In force From 14 Feb 1956 Act 53 of 1952 As on 18 Oct 2026

Act 53 of 1952 Ministry Law and Justice Enacted 09 Aug 1952 In force 14 Feb 1956 Instruments 1

Section 12 of the Notaries Act, 1952 deals with penalty for falsely representing to be a notary, etc. Any person who— (a) falsely represents that he is a notary without being appointed as such, or (b) practises as a notary or does any notarial act in contravention of section 9, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to [one year], or with fine, or with both. The Act came into force on 14 Feb 1956.

Any person who—

(a) falsely represents that he is a notary without being appointed as such, or

(b) practises as a notary or does any notarial act in contravention of section 9,

shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 1 [one year], or with fine, or with both.

Section 12, The Notaries Act, 1952 (Act 53 of 1952).

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This section refers to

  1. s. 9 Bar of practice without certificate

Made under this section, and citing it

1 instrument names this provision in its title or its text without being made under it.

All subordinate legislation

Questions about Section 12

What does Section 12 of the Notaries Act deal with?

Section 12 of the Notaries Act is headed "Penalty for falsely representing to be a notary, etc". Any person who— (a) falsely represents that he is a notary without being appointed as such, or (b) practises as a notary or does any notarial act in contravention of section 9, shall be punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to [one year], or with fine, or with both.

How do I find court cases under Section 12 of the Notaries Act?

In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Notaries Act 1952 12, section 12 Notaries Act 1952, section 12 of the Notaries Act. People searching for it also type notary act section 12. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

What should I read with Section 12 of the Notaries Act, and has it changed?

Its own text turns on section 9 (Bar of practice without certificate), so none of them can safely be read on its own. One instrument names it without being made under it, most recently Notification dated 20-12-1999 conferred by The Notaries Act, 1952 (1999).

When did Section 12 of the Notaries Act come into force?

Section 12 of the Notaries Act, cited as Notaries Act 1952 12, came into force on 14 Feb 1956, having been enacted on 09 Aug 1952. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

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Source and method. Compiled from the enactments of Parliament and of the State legislatures as published on India Code, and republished together with commentary and other original matter under section 52(1)(q)(ii) of the Copyright Act, 1957. Structured, cross-referenced and maintained by eCourtsIndia. Text as in force on 18 Oct 2026. This page is not a substitute for legal advice.