Indian Penal Code 1860
Chapter XVIII ( Section 463 to 492 ) :
Of Offences Relating to Documents and To 1.[***] Property Marks :
Section 463 :
Forgery:
(See section 336(1) of BNS 2023)
2.[Whoever makes any false documents or false electronic record or part of a document or electronic record, with intent to cause damage or injury] to the public or to any person, or to support any claim or title, or to cause any person to part with property, or to enter into any express or implied contract, or with intent to commit fraud or that fraud may be committed, commits forgery.
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1. The words “TRADE OR” omitted by Act 43 of 1958, s. 135 and Sch. (w.e.f. 25-11-1959).
2. Subs. by Act 21 of 2000, sec 91 and Sch. I, for certain words.
