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

Section 469 — Forgery for purpose of harming reputation

Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Free to read

Whoever commits forgery, [intending that the document or electronic record 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.