Section 468 of IPC : Section 468: Forgery for purpose of cheating

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a businessman, creates a fake property deed showing that he owns a piece of land that actually belongs to someone else. He then uses this forged document to secure a loan from a bank. When the bank discovers the forgery, Ravi is charged under Section 468 of the Indian Penal Code for forgery for the purpose of cheating. He faces imprisonment of up to seven years and a fine.

Example 2:

Priya, an employee at a software company, alters the company's financial records to show higher profits than actually earned. She does this to deceive potential investors into investing in the company. When the fraud is uncovered, Priya is charged under Section 468 of the Indian Penal Code for forgery for the purpose of cheating. She could be sentenced to up to seven years in prison and be required to pay a fine.