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

Section 469. Forgery for purpose of harming reputation

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

469. Forgery for purpose of harming reputation . — Whoever commits forgery,[2] [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.

Source: India Code