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 [one year], or with fine, or with both.
Amendment notes (1)
- Subs w.e.f. 17-12-1999 . Subs. by s. 6, ibid., for "three months" (w.e.f. 17-12-1999).