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SECTION 467 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Forgery of valuable security, will, etc.
Last Updated: 01 Mar, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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Description of IPC Section 467
According to section 467 of Indian penal code, Whoever forges a document which purports to be a valuable security or a will, or an authority to adopt a son, or which purports to give authority to any person to make or transfer any valuable security, or to receive the principal, interest or dividends thereon, or to receive or deliver any money, movable property, or valuable security, or any document purporting to be an acquittance or receipt acknowledging the payment of money, or an acquittance or receipt for the delivery of any movable property or valuable security, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forgery of a valuable security, will or authority to make or transfer any valuable security, or to receive any money, etc. | Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine | Non-Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
| When the valuable security is a promissory note of the Central Government | Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Forgery of a valuable security, will or authority to make or transfer any valuable security, or to receive any money, etc.
Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
Offence : When the valuable security is a promissory note of the Central Government
Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
FAQ's on IPC Section 467
What offence is defined under IPC 467?
IPC 467 Offence: Forgery of a valuable security, will or authority to make or transfer any valuable security, or to receive any money, etc..
What is the punishment for IPC 467 Case?
The punishment for IPC 467 is Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine.
Is IPC 467 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 467 is a Non-Cognizable.
How to file/defend your case for IPC 467 offence?
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Is IPC 467 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 467 is a Non-Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 467 be tried?
IPC 467 is tried in the court of Magistrate First Class.
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