SECTION 465 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for forgery
Last Updated: 01 Feb, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading. No other Change.)
Please refer to BNS 336 for updated procedures & punishments.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
---|---|---|---|---|
Forgery | 2 Years or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Forgery
Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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