Legal provisions regarding For forgery for purpose of harming reputation under section 469 of Indian Penal Code, 1860.
For forgery for purpose of harming reputation:
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“Whoever commits forgery, 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?”
Section 469 deals with forgery of document for the purpose of harming the reputation of a person. The expression ‘harm’ used connotes hurt, injury in body, mind, reputation and property, and damage.
ADVERTISEMENTS:
The offence under Section 469 is cognizable but warrant should issue. It is bailable but not compoundable and triable by Magistrate of the first class.