IPC Section 471: Using As Genuine A Forged Document Or Electronic Record

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IPC Section 471: Using As Genuine A Forged Document Or Electronic Record

Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly uses as genuine any 1 document or electronic record which he knows or has reason to believe to be a forged 1 document or electronic record, shall be punished in the same manner as if he had forged such 1 document or electronic record.

Amendments

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

-Text In Indian Penal Code

OffenceUsing as genuine a forged document which is known to be forgedWhen the forged document is a promissory note of the Central Government
PunishmentSame as for Forgery of such documentSame as for Forgery of such document
CognizanceCognizableCognizable
BailBailableBailable
Triable ByMagistrate First ClassMagistrate First Class
Offence CompoundableOffence is NOT CompoundableOffence is NOT Compoundable

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