Frequently Asked Questions

IPC Section 472 deals with making, counterfeiting, or possessing a fake seal, plate, stamp, or similar instrument with the intention […]

IPC Section 471 deals with the offence of using a forged document or forged electronic record as if it were

IPC Section 470 defines what a “forged document” or “forged electronic record” is under Indian criminal law. It does not

IPC Section 47 defines the term “animal” under the Indian Penal Code, 1860. According to this section, an animal includes

IPC Section 469 deals with the offence of forgery done with the intention of harming someone’s reputation. If a person

IPC Section 468 deals with forgery done for the purpose of cheating. If a person creates or uses a false

IPC Section 467 deals with forgery of valuable security, will, and certain highly important legal or financial documents. If a

IPC Section 466 deals with forgery of records of a court, public register, official certificate, or certain legally important documents.

IPC Section 465 deals with punishment for forgery. If a person creates a false document, alters a document dishonestly, or

IPC Section 464 defines what amounts to “making a false document” or a false electronic record under Indian criminal law.

IPC Section 463 defines the offence of forgery under the Indian Penal Code, 1860. A person commits forgery when they

IPC Section 462 deals with punishment when a person who has been entrusted with custody of a closed receptacle containing