SECTION 466 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Forgery of record of Court or of public register, etc.
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Description of IPC Section 466
According to section 466 of Indian penal code, Whoever forges a document, purporting to be a record or proceeding of or in a Court of Justice, or a register of birth, baptism, marriage or burial, or a register kept by a public servant as such, or a certificate or document purporting to be made by a public servant in his official capacity, or an authority to institute or defend a suit, or to take any proceedings therein, or to confess judgment, or a power of attorney, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forgery of a record of a court of Justice or of a Registrar of Births, etc., kept by a public servant | 7 Years + Fine | Non-Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Forgery of a record of a court of Justice or of a Registrar of Births, etc., kept by a public servant
Punishment : 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
FAQ's on IPC Section 466
What offence is defined under IPC 466?
IPC 466 Offence: Forgery of a record of a court of Justice or of a Registrar of Births, etc., kept by a public servant.
What is the punishment for IPC 466 Case?
The punishment for IPC 466 is 7 Years + Fine.
Is IPC 466 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 466 is a Non-Cognizable.
How to file/defend your case for IPC 466 offence?
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Is IPC 466 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 466 is a Non-Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 466 be tried?
IPC 466 is tried in the court of Magistrate First Class.
