Section 465 of IPC : Section 465: Punishment For Forgery

Explanation using Example

Imagine a scenario where an individual, Raj, creates a fake government document to claim ownership of a piece of land that doesn't belong to him. He alters the land registry papers and forges the signature of the authorized officer to make the document appear legitimate. This act of creating a fraudulent document with the intent to deceive is an example of forgery under Section 465 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860. If caught, Raj could face imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both, for his crime.