According to Section:- Whoever commits forgery shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
Classification of Offence
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
| Forgery | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. | Non-Cognizable |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
| Bailable | Magistrate of the first class. | Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |
465 IPC Case Laws (Supreme Court and High Courts)
| State Of Maharashtra vs Sk. Bannu And Shankar on 12 September, 1980 |
| Ashrafkhan @ Babu Munnekhan vs State Of Gujarat on 26 September, 2012 |
| The State Of Gujarat vs Afroz Mohammed Hasanfatta on 5 February, 2019 |
| Govind Mehta vs State Of Bihar on 7 May, 1971 |
| Rattiram & Ors vs State Of M.P.Tr.Insp.Of Police on 17 February, 2012 |
| Sheila Sebastian vs R.Jawaharaj on 11 May, 2018 |
| State Of Madhya Pradesh vs Bhooraji & Ors on 24 August, 2001 |
| Hussein Ghadially @ vs State Of Gujarat on 18 July, 2014 |
| Athul Rao vs State Of Karnataka on 18 August, 2017 |
| Monica Bedi vs State Of A.P on 9 November, 2010 |
FAQs on Forgery – Section 465
Forgery involves the act of creating a false document, electronic record, or valuable security with the intention to deceive others into believing it to be genuine or authorized by someone who did not actually make or authorize it.
The punishment for forgery under Section includes imprisonment of up to two years, a fine, or both. The court has the discretion to decide the specific punishment based on the circumstances of the case.
No, forgery is a non-cognizable offense, which means that the police cannot make an arrest without a warrant. The police need a formal complaint from the victim or the court’s permission to initiate an investigation or make an arrest.
Yes, forgery is a bailable offense, which means that the accused can secure bail from the authorities during the trial process.
Read also:- IPC Section 464: Making a false document
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