Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 469. Forgery for purpose of harming reputation.

Indian Penal Code (IPC) S. 469. Forgery for purpose of harming reputation.

469. Forgery for purpose of harming reputation.—Whoever commits forgery, intending that the document [i][or electronic record] 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.

 

More details about this Section

Cognizable or not?

Cognizable

Whether Bailable?

Bailable

Compoundable or not?

Not compoundable

Triable by whom?

Magistrate of the first class

 

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[i]  Inserted by Act 21 of 2000, S. 91 & Sch. I (w.e.f. 17-10-2000).

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