What is IPC Section 470?

IPC Section 470 deals with the legal offense of 'Forged document or electronic record.—'. According to the official bare act, it is defined as: 470. Forged document or electronic record.— A false document or electronic record made wholly or in part by forgery is designated “a forged document or electronic record”.

What is the punishment for Dhara 470?

The punishment for an offense committed under IPC 470 is specifically outlined as: Depends on original offence.

Is IPC 470 bailable or non-bailable?

Under the law, an offense under Section 470 of the Indian Penal Code is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.

Is Dhara 470 a cognizable offense?

The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense is Depends on original offence.

Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 470 cases?

Cases pertaining to IPC Section 470 are triable by the Depends on original offence.

Can IPC Section 470 be compromised (Compoundable)?

The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions).

IPC Section 470 In English

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Forged document or electronic record.—

Section

470

Punishment

Depends on original offence

Cognizable

Depends on original offence

Bailable

Depends on original offence

Compoundable

Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Depends on original offence

Bare Act Text

470. Forged document or electronic record.— A false document or electronic record made wholly or in part by forgery is designated “a forged document or electronic record”.