CrPC Section 471
Section 471 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CrPC), 1973 (India):
Section 471 CrPC — Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record
📜 Text of Section 471:
Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly uses as genuine any document or electronic record which he knows or has reason to believe to be a forged document or electronic record shall be punished in the same manner as if he had forged such document or electronic record.
🔍 Explanation and Key Points:
Offence:
Using a forged document or electronic record as genuine.
The person knows or believes that the document is forged.
Intent:
The use must be fraudulent or dishonest.
Mere accidental use does not amount to offence.
Punishment:
The offender is punished as if he forged the document himself.
The punishment is according to the relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code related to forgery (e.g., Section 463 IPC, Section 465 IPC, etc.).
Scope:
Applies to both physical documents and electronic records.
Reflects adaptation of law to include digital documents.
⚖️ Practical Importance:
Prevents people from benefiting by knowingly using forged documents.
Strengthens laws against document fraud in both traditional and digital contexts.
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