Section81
The Registration Act, 1908

Section 81

In force Act 16 of 1908 As on 09 Oct 2026

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Act 16 of 1908

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Section 81 of the Registration Act, 1908. Penalty for incorrectly endorsing, copying, translating or registering documents with intent to injure.

Penalty for incorrectly endorsing, copying, translating or registering documents with intent to injure.

Section 81, The Registration Act, 1908 (Act 16 of 1908).

Questions about Section 81

How do I find court cases under Section 81 of the Registration 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: Registration Act 81, section 81 Registration Act, section 81 of the Registration Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.

When was the Registration Act enacted?

Registration Act was enacted in 1908 as Act 16 of 1908. India Code records no commencement date for it. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.

Other sections of this Act

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