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Section 468 - Indian Penal Code, 1860

Indian Penal Code, 1860

468. Forgery for purpose of cheating

Whoever commits forgery, intending that the document 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.

Related Sections

Section 144: Joining unlawful assembly armed with deadly weapon
Section 351: Assault
Section 258: Sale of counterfeit Government stamp
Section 319: Hurt
Section 103: When the right of private defense of property extends to causing death

Related Acts

The Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023
Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018
International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019
Repealing and Amending (Second) Act, 2017
Indian Evidence Act, 1872

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