SECTION 474 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Having possession of document described in section 466 or 467, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it genuine

Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 474 has been replaced with BNS Section 339 with effect from July 1, 2024.

Please refer to BNS 339 for updated procedures & punishments.

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IPC 474 in Simple Words

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Whoever has in his possession any document, knowing the same to be forged, and intending that the same shall fraudulently or dishonestly be used as genuine, shall, if the document is one of the description mentioned in section 466 of this Code, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine;

and if the document is one of the description mentioned in section 467, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description, for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

IPC 474 in Simple Words

If someone possesses a forged document, knowing it is fake, and intends to use it fraudulently as if it were genuine, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine if the document falls under section 466; if the document falls under section 467, they can be punished with life imprisonment or imprisonment for up to seven years, and a fine.

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Offence	Punishment	Cognizance	Bail	Triable
Having possession of a document, knowing it to be forged, with intent to use it as genuine; If the document is one of the description mentioned in section 466 of the Indian Penal Code	7 Years + Fine	Cognizable	Bailable	Magistrate First Class
If the document is one of the description mentioned in section 467 of the Indian Penal Code	Imprisonment for Life or 7 Years + Fine	Non-Cognizable	Bailable	Magistrate First Class

Offence : Having possession of a document, knowing it to be forged, with intent to use it as genuine; If the document is one of the description mentioned in section 466 of the Indian Penal Code

Punishment : 7 Years + Fine

Cognizance : Cognizable

Bail : Bailable

Triable : Magistrate First Class

Offence : If the document is one of the description mentioned in section 467 of the Indian Penal Code

Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or 7 Years + Fine

Cognizance : Non-Cognizable

Bail : Bailable

Triable : Magistrate First Class

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