Chapter XVIII — Of Offences Relating To Documents And To Property Marks

Section 468 — Forgery for purpose of cheating

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Free to read

Whoever commits forgery, intending that the [document or electronic record forged] shall be used for the purpose of cheating, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.