In force · As amended up to 2026-08
12. 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[3] [one year], or with fine, or with both.
Source: India Code