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THE INDIAN PENAL CODE · OF OFFENCES RELATING TO DOCUMENTS AND TO PROPERTY MARKS

Section 469 — Forgery for purpose of harming reputation

Whoever commits forgery, 4[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.