IPC Section 210
IPC Section 210 — Using as genuine a forged document
Text of Section 210:
"Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly uses as genuine any document which he knows or has reason to believe to be a forged document, shall be punished as if he had forged such document."
📌 Key points:
This section deals with using a forged document as if it is genuine.
The person must know or have reason to believe that the document is forged.
The use must be fraudulent or dishonest.
The punishment for such use is the same as if the person had forged the document themselves.
📝 Why is this important?
It punishes not only the act of forging a document but also using forged documents to deceive others.
Prevents misuse of forged papers in legal, financial, or official matters.
Helps protect the authenticity of official documents.
⚖️ Punishment:
Same punishment as forgery (covered under Section 465 and related sections),
Typically includes imprisonment, fine, or both, depending on the nature of the forgery.
Example:
If someone obtains a forged certificate and knowingly submits it to get a job or loan, they can be punished under Section 210 for using a forged document.
RELATED Blog
0 comments