IPC Section 468 - Forgery For Purpose Of Cheating

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

IPC Section 468: Explained In Simple Terms

If someone forges a document or electronic record to use it to deceive or cheat others, they can be punished with up to seven years in prison and may also have to pay a fine. This law addresses serious forgery committed specifically for fraudulent purposes, imposing harsher penalties to deter and penalize such deceitful actions.

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