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IPC Section 469 - Forgery for purpose of harming reputation
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Simple language explanation
IPC Section 469 deals with forgery for purpose of harming reputation.
Full official legal text
469. Forgery for purpose of harming reputation. Whoever commits forgery, 3[intending that the
document or electronic record forged] shall harm the reputation of any party, or knowing that it is likely
to be used for that purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which
may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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