IPC Section 470
IPC Section 470 defines the term “forged document or electronic record.”
🔹 Section 470 – Forged document or electronic record
Legal Definition:
A false document or electronic record made wholly or in part by forgery,
Is called a forged document or electronic record.
Explanation:
This section doesn’t prescribe punishment — it defines what a "forged document" means.
A document becomes “forged” when it is made with the intent to deceive, and the making of it amounts to forgery as defined in Section 463 IPC.
Example:
Creating a fake degree certificate, or
Altering a digital contract to show a different amount or party involved,
Would be considered making a forged document/electronic record under this section.
Related Sections:
| Section | Deals with |
|---|---|
| 463 | Definition of forgery |
| 464 | Making of a false document |
| 465 | Punishment for forgery |
| 468 | Forgery for the purpose of cheating |
| 470 | What is a forged document |
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