IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 474 IPC

Having possession of document described in section 466 or 467, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it genuine

Offence

Whoever has in his possession any document or electronic record, knowing the same to be forged, and intending that the same shall fraudulently or dishonestly be used as genuine, shall, if the document or electronic record is one of the description mentioned in section 466 of this Code, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine;

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: seven years.
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FAQ — Section 474 IPC

Section 474 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Having possession of document described in section 466 or 467, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it genuine”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Whoever has in his possession any document or electronic record, knowing the same to be forged, and intending that the same shall fraudulently or dishonestly be used as genuine, shall, if the document or electronic record is one of the description mentioned in section 466 of this Code, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine;

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

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