Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 465 :
Punishment for forgery :
(See section 336(2) of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Forgery
Punishment :Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Non-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 shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
