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

Section 471. Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

471. Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record . — Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly uses as genuine any[3] [document or electronic record] which he knows or has reason to believe to be a forged[3] [document or electronic record], shall be punished in the same manner as if he had forged such[3] [document or electronic record].

Source: India Code