Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 469 :
Forgery for purpose of harming reputation:
(See section 336(4) of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence : Forgery for the purpose of harming the reputation of any person or knowing that it is likely to be used for that purpose.
Punishment : Imprisonment for 3 years and fine.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable :Magistrate of the first class
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Whoever commits forgery, 1.[intending that the document 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.
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1.Subs. by s. 91, and the First Sch., ibid., “intending that the document forged” (w.e.f. 17-10-2000).
