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SECTION 465 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Punishment for forgery
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
| 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
Forgery is punishable by imprisonment or fine of up to two years. PunishmentImprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or bothNon-cognizableBailableTriable by Magistrate of the first classNon-compoundable.
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What is IPC 471 and punishment?
Anyone who fraudulently or dishonestly presents as authentic a document that he knows to be false or has good reason to believe it to be, will be punished the same as if they had forgeried such document.
Is a forgery case bailable?
The Section 471 offences are committed whenever and wherever a forged document or electronic recording is used with fraudulent or dishonest intention. This offence is cognizable. It can be bailed, it cannot be compounded and it's triable by first class Judicial Magistrates. 11 Feb 2022
Is 468 IPC cognizable?
This section outlines the offences that are cognizable. They are non-bailable. And they can be tried by a Magistrate First Class. The punishment may include imprisonment, which can be increased to seven years or fines, or both depending on the case. 25 May 2023
