IPC Section 469

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XVIII

S. 469

Forgery for purpose of harming reputation

Description

Whoever commits forgery, intending that the document or electronic record1 forged shall harm the reputation of any party, or knowing that it is likely to be used for that purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

1 Information Technology Act, 2000

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Forgery for the purpose of harming the reputation of any person or knowing that it is likely to be used for that purpose

3 Years + Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

Bailable

Magistrate First Class

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 15 Aug 2018
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