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SECTION 471 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Using as genuine a forged document
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 471 in Simple Words
If someone knowingly uses a forged document, pretending it is genuine, they will be punished as if they had forged the document themselves.
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| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Using as genuine a forged document which is known to be forged | Same as for Forgery of such document | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
| When the forged document is a promissory note of the Central Government | Same as for Forgery of such document | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Using as genuine a forged document which is known to be forged
Punishment : Same as for Forgery of such document
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
Offence : When the forged document is a promissory note of the Central Government
Punishment : Same as for Forgery of such document
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
According to Section 471 of the IPC, anyone who fraudulently or dishonestly presents as authentic a document or an electronic record that he has reason to know or believes to be a forgery will be punished as if they had actually forged it.
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What is Section 471 of the CRPC?
471. Exclusion of dates when the Court is closed. If the limitation period expires during a closed day, the Court can take cognizance of the case on the next day the Court opens. Explanation.
What is IPC 417?
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What is IPC 473?
IPC Section 473: Making or possessing counterfeit seals, etc. with intent to forge otherwise
What is the punishment for IPC 467?
Paragraph 1 states that a person who forges an official document or person is liable for a punishment which could include life imprisonment, 10 years of imprisonment or a fine. A violation of this paragraph is not a bailable or cognizable offense.
