IPC · XVIII — OF OFFENCES RELATING TO DOCUMENTSAND TO[2] * PROPERTY MARKS

Section 468. Forgery for purpose of cheating

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

468. Forgery for purpose of cheating . — Whoever commits forgery, intending that the[1] [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.

Source: India Code