Indian Penal Code, 1860
Punishment for forgery.—
Section
465
Punishment
Imprisonment up to Two Year(s) + Fine
Cognizable
Non-cognizable
Bailable
Bailable
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Any Magistrate
Bare Act Text
465. Punishment for forgery.—
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.