IPC Section 481
Here’s the explanation for IPC Section 481:
IPC Section 481 – Printing or engraving matter known to be forged
Text:
Whoever prints or engraves any matter resembling, or apparently intended to resemble, any document or electronic record as to which an offense of forgery may be committed, knowing that such matter is intended to be used for committing that offense, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Explanation:
This section targets the production of fake documents or records.
It criminalizes printing, engraving, or making any material that looks like a document which can be forged.
The person must know that the material will be used to commit forgery.
Punishment can be imprisonment up to 2 years, fine, or both.
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