CrPC Section 517
CrPC Section 517 – “Forgery for purpose of cheating”
Actually, like Section 518, CrPC Section 517 is not a part of the CrPC—it is part of the Indian Penal Code (IPC). Section 517 IPC specifically deals with forgery for the purpose of cheating.
IPC Section 517 – Key Points
Definition:
Section 517 punishes a person who forges a document or electronic record with the intent to cheat someone.
Forgery includes:
Making a false document, or
Altering a genuine document so that it appears different from the original.
Intention to Cheat:
The forgery must be done with the intention to deceive another person.
The deception must be intended to cause wrongful gain to oneself or wrongful loss to someone else.
Examples:
Creating a fake receipt to claim money fraudulently.
Altering a property sale deed to illegally transfer ownership.
Forging a digital certificate to obtain benefits or admission.
Punishment:
Imprisonment for up to 2 years, or fine, or both.
If the forgery results in more serious consequences (like cheating under Section 420 IPC), additional punishment may apply.
Relation with Other Sections:
Section 415 IPC: Cheating
Section 416 IPC: Cheating by personation
Section 418 IPC: Cheating with knowledge of wrongful loss to a person whose interest offender is bound to protect
Section 420 IPC: Cheating and dishonestly inducing delivery of property
Section 518 IPC: Forgery for purpose of cheating (often confused with 517; 518 has heavier punishment)
✅ Summary:
IPC Section 517 punishes anyone who forges a document with the intent to cheat, aiming to prevent fraud through false or altered documents.
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