IPC Section 468: Forgery For Purpose Of Cheating

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IPC Section 468: Forgery For Purpose Of Cheating

Whoever commits forgery, intending that the 1 document or electronic record forged shall be used for the purpose of cheating, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Amendments

  1. Subs. by Act 21 of 2000, s. 91 and the First Sch., for “document forget” (w.e.f. 17-10-2000).

-Text In Indian Penal Code

OffenceForgery for the purpose of cheating
Punishment
7 Years + Fine
CognizanceCognizable
BailNon-bailable
Triable ByMagistrate First Class
Offence CompoundableOffence is NOT Compoundable

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