Section 469
Forgery for purpose of harming reputation.
About this Act
It is expedient to provide a general Penal Code forindia;
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.
Notes
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).