Section 469 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 View Chapter 18

Forgery for purpose of harming reputation.Previous

Whoever commits forgery, 1 [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.

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Footnote -

1. Subs. by Act 21 of 2000, s. 91 and the First Sch., for "intending that the document forget" (w.e.f. 17-10-2000).