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IPC Section 468 - Forgery for purpose of cheating
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IPC Section 468 deals with forgery for purpose of cheating.
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468. Forgery for purpose of cheating. Whoever commits forgery, intending that the 3[document or
electronic record forged] shall be used for the purpose of cheating, shall be punished with imprisonment
of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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