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SECTION 469 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Forgery for purpose of harming reputation


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 469 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 469 related FAQs
Whoever commits forgery, intending that the document forged shall harm the reputation of any party, or knowing that it is likely to be used for that purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.



IPC 469 in Simple Words

If someone commits forgery with the intention to harm the reputation of any party or knowing that the forged document is likely to be used for that purpose, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to three years and may also be fined.


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Offence : Forgery for the purpose of harming the reputation of any person or knowing that it is likely to be used for that purpose


Punishment : 3 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Magistrate First Class



Forgers who intend to harm the reputation of a party or know that they will be used to do so, may be sentenced to imprisonment for up to three years. They can also be fined.





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Frequently Asked Questions


What is Section 469 of the CRPC?

Section 469 Start of the limitation period Where it is unknown who committed the crime, the day the person who was harmed by the offense or the officer investigating the crime first learns the identity of the perpetrator.


What is Section 470 of the IPC?

False documents or electronic records 1 that are made entirely or partly by forgery, or both, are called forged documents or electronic records.