Section 467 of IPC : Section 467: Forgery of valuable security, will, etc

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a businessman, creates a fake will that appears to be signed by his deceased uncle, claiming that the uncle left all his property to Ravi. Ravi presents this forged will in court to inherit the property. Under Section 467 of the Indian Penal Code, Ravi can be charged with forgery of a valuable security (the will), and if found guilty, he could face imprisonment for life or a term up to ten years, along with a fine.

Example 2:

Sunita, an employee at a financial firm, forges a document that authorizes her to transfer valuable securities from a client's account to her own account. She uses this forged document to illegally transfer shares worth several lakhs of rupees. Under Section 467 of the Indian Penal Code, Sunita can be charged with forgery of a document purporting to give authority to transfer valuable securities. If convicted, she could be sentenced to life imprisonment or imprisonment for up to ten years, and she would also be liable to pay a fine.

Example 3:

Ajay, a tenant, creates a fake receipt showing that he has paid rent for the last six months to his landlord, even though he hasn't made any payments. He presents this forged receipt in a dispute with the landlord to avoid eviction. Under Section 467 of the Indian Penal Code, Ajay can be charged with forgery of a receipt acknowledging the payment of money. If found guilty, he could face imprisonment for life or a term up to ten years, along with a fine.

Example 4:

Priya, a bank employee, forges a document that appears to be an authority letter from a customer, allowing her to withdraw a large sum of money from the customer's account. She uses this forged document to withdraw the money and keep it for herself. Under Section 467 of the Indian Penal Code, Priya can be charged with forgery of a document purporting to give authority to receive money. If convicted, she could be sentenced to life imprisonment or imprisonment for up to ten years, and she would also be liable to pay a fine.