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ts forgery. (h) Asells and conveys an estate to Z. Aafterwards, in order to defraud Z of his estate,... | ts forgery. (h) Asells and conveys an estate to Z. Aafterwards, in order to defraud Z of his estate, executes a conveyance of the same estate to B, dated six months earlier than the date of the conveyance to Z, intending it to be believed that he had conveyed the estate to B before he conveyed it to Z. A has committed forgery. (i) Z dictates his will to A. A intentionally writes down a different legatee from the legatee named by Z, and by representing to Z that he has prepared the will according to his inst |
yed the estate to B before he conveyed it to Z. A has committed forgery. (i) Z dictates his will to ... | yed the estate to B before he conveyed it to Z. A has committed forgery. (i) Z dictates his will to A. A intentionally writes down a different legatee from the legatee named by Z, and by representing to Z that he has prepared the will according to his instructions, induces Z to sign the will. A has committed forgery. (j) Awrites a letter and signs it with Bs name without Bs authority, certifying that A is a man of good character and in distressed circumstances from unforeseen misfortune, intending by means |
ructions, induces Z to sign the will. A has committed forgery. (j) Awrites a letter and signs it wit... | ructions, induces Z to sign the will. A has committed forgery. (j) Awrites a letter and signs it with Bs name without Bs authority, certifying that A is a man of good character and in distressed circumstances from unforeseen misfortune, intending by means of such letter to obtain alms from Z and other persons. Here, as A made a false document in order to induce Z to part with property, A has committed forgery.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY93_________________________________________________________ |
of such letter to obtain alms from Z and other persons. Here, as A made a false document in order to... | of such letter to obtain alms from Z and other persons. Here, as A made a false document in order to induce Z to part with property, A has committed forgery.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY93_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
(k) A without Bs authority writes a letter and signs it in Bs name certifying to As character, inten... | (k) A without Bs authority writes a letter and signs it in Bs name certifying to As character, intending thereby to obtain employment under Z. A has committed forgery in as much as he intended to deceive Z by the forged certificate, and thereby to induce Z to enter into an express or implied contract for service. Explanation 1.A mans signature of his own name may amount to forgery. Illustrations. (a) A signs his own name to a bill of exchange, intending that it may be believed that the bill was drawn by ano |
to enter into an express or implied contract for service. Explanation 1.A mans signature of his own... | to enter into an express or implied contract for service. Explanation 1.A mans signature of his own name may amount to forgery. Illustrations. (a) A signs his own name to a bill of exchange, intending that it may be believed that the bill was drawn by another person of the same name. A has committed forgery. (b) A writes the word accepted on a piece of paper and signs it with Zs name, in order that B may afterwards write on the paper a bill of exchange drawn by B upon Z, and negotiate the bill as though it |
ther person of the same name. A has committed forgery. (b) A writes the word accepted on a piece of ... | ther person of the same name. A has committed forgery. (b) A writes the word accepted on a piece of paper and signs it with Zs name, in order that B may afterwards write on the paper a bill of exchange drawn by B upon Z, and negotiate the bill as though it had been accepted by Z. A is guilty of forgery; and if B, knowing the fact, draws the bill upon the paper pursuant to As intention, B is also guilty of forgery. (c) A picks up a bill of exchange payable to the order of a different person of the same name. |
had been accepted by Z. A is guilty of forgery; and if B, knowing the fact, draws the bill upon the... | had been accepted by Z. A is guilty of forgery; and if B, knowing the fact, draws the bill upon the paper pursuant to As intention, B is also guilty of forgery. (c) A picks up a bill of exchange payable to the order of a different person of the same name. A endorses the bill in his own name, intending to cause it to be believed that it was endorsed by the person to whose order it was payable; here A has committed forgery. (d) A purchases an estate sold under execution of a decree against B. B, after the se |
A endorses the bill in his own name, intending to cause it to be believed that it was endorsed by t... | A endorses the bill in his own name, intending to cause it to be believed that it was endorsed by the person to whose order it was payable; here A has committed forgery. (d) A purchases an estate sold under execution of a decree against B. B, after the seizure of the estate, in collusion with Z, executes a lease of the estate, to Z at a nominal rent and for a long period and dates the lease six months prior to the seizure, with intent to defraud A, and to cause it to be believed that the lease was granted |
izure of the estate, in collusion with Z, executes a lease of the estate, to Z at a nominal rent and... | izure of the estate, in collusion with Z, executes a lease of the estate, to Z at a nominal rent and for a long period and dates the lease six months prior to the seizure, with intent to defraud A, and to cause it to be believed that the lease was granted before the seizure. B, though he executes the lease in his own name, commits forgery by antedating it. (e) A, a trader, in anticipation of insolvency, lodges effects with B for As benefit, and with intent to defraud his creditors; and in order to give a co |
before the seizure. B, though he executes the lease in his own name, commits forgery by antedating i... | before the seizure. B, though he executes the lease in his own name, commits forgery by antedating it. (e) A, a trader, in anticipation of insolvency, lodges effects with B for As benefit, and with intent to defraud his creditors; and in order to give a colour to the transaction, writes a promissory note binding himself to pay to B a sum for value received, and antedates the note, intending that it may be believed to have been made before A was on the point of insolvency. A has committed forgery under the f |
lour to the transaction, writes a promissory note binding himself to pay to B a sum for value receiv... | lour to the transaction, writes a promissory note binding himself to pay to B a sum for value received, and antedates the note, intending that it may be believed to have been made before A was on the point of insolvency. A has committed forgery under the first head of the definition. Explanation 2.The making of a false document in the name of a fictitious person, intending it to be believed that the document was made by a real person, or in the name of a deceased person, intending it to be believed that the |
irst head of the definition. Explanation 2.The making of a false document in the name of a fictitiou... | irst head of the definition. Explanation 2.The making of a false document in the name of a fictitious person, intending it to be believed that the document was made by a real person, or in the name of a deceased person, intending it to be believed that the document was made by the person in his lifetime, may amount to forgery. Illustration. A draws a bill of exchange upon a fictitious person, and fraudulently accepts the bill in the name of such fictitious person with intent to negotiate it. A commits forge |
document was made by the person in his lifetime, may amount to forgery. Illustration. A draws a bil... | document was made by the person in his lifetime, may amount to forgery. Illustration. A draws a bill of exchange upon a fictitious person, and fraudulently accepts the bill in the name of such fictitious person with intent to negotiate it. A commits forgery. Explanation 3.For the purposes of this section, the expression affixing electronic signature shall have the meaning assigned to it in clause (d) of subsection (1) of section 2 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. 336.(1) Whoever makes any false doc |
ry. Explanation 3.For the purposes of this section, the expression affixing electronic signature sha... | ry. Explanation 3.For the purposes of this section, the expression affixing electronic signature shall have the meaning assigned to it in clause (d) of subsection (1) of section 2 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. 336.(1) Whoever makes any false document or false electronic record or part of a document or electronic record, with intent to cause damage or injury, to the public or to any person, or to support any claim or title, or to cause any person to part with property, or to enter into any express |
ument or false electronic record or part of a document or electronic record, with intent to cause da... | ument or false electronic record or part of a document or electronic record, with intent to cause damage or injury, to the public or to any person, or to support any claim or title, or to cause any person to part with property, or to enter into any express or implied contract, or with intent to commit fraud or that fraud may be committed, commits forgery. (2) Whoever commits forgery shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both |
or implied contract, or with intent to commit fraud or that fraud may be committed, commits forgery... | or implied contract, or with intent to commit fraud or that fraud may be committed, commits forgery. (2) Whoever commits forgery shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. (3) Whoever commits forgery, intending that the document or electronic record forged shall be used for the purpose of cheating, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable |
. (3) Whoever commits forgery, intending that the document or electronic record forged shall be used... | . (3) Whoever commits forgery, intending that the document or electronic record forged shall be used for the purpose of cheating, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.Forgery.21 of 2000.94THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
(4) Whoever commits forgery, intending that the document or electronic record forged shall harm the ... | (4) Whoever commits forgery, intending that the document or electronic record forged shall harm the reputation of any party, or knowing that it is likely to be used for that purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. 337. Whoever forges a document or an electronic record, purporting to be a record or proceeding of or in a Court or an identity document issued by Government including voter identity card or Aa |
h may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. 337. Whoever forges a document or an ... | h may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. 337. Whoever forges a document or an electronic record, purporting to be a record or proceeding of or in a Court or an identity document issued by Government including voter identity card or Aadhaar Card, or a register of birth, marriage or burial, or a register kept by a public servant as such, or a certificate or document purporting to be made by a public servant in his official capacity, or an authority to institute or defend a suit, or to ta |
dhaar Card, or a register of birth, marriage or burial, or a register kept by a public servant as su... | dhaar Card, or a register of birth, marriage or burial, or a register kept by a public servant as such, or a certificate or document purporting to be made by a public servant in his official capacity, or an authority to institute or defend a suit, or to take any proceedings therein, or to confess judgment, or a power of attorney, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.For the purposes of this section |
ke any proceedings therein, or to confess judgment, or a power of attorney, shall be punished with i... | ke any proceedings therein, or to confess judgment, or a power of attorney, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. Explanation.For the purposes of this section, register includes any list, data or record of any entries maintained in the electronic form as defined in clause (r) of subsection (1) of section 2 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. 338. Whoever forges a document which purports to be a valuable se |
, register includes any list, data or record of any entries maintained in the electronic form as def... | , register includes any list, data or record of any entries maintained in the electronic form as defined in clause (r) of subsection (1) of section 2 of the Information Technology Act, 2000. 338. Whoever forges a document which purports to be a valuable security or a will, or an authority to adopt a son, or which purports to give authority to any person to make or transfer any valuable security, or to receive the principal, interest or dividends thereon, or to receive or deliver any money, movable property, |
curity or a will, or an authority to adopt a son, or which purports to give authority to any person ... | curity or a will, or an authority to adopt a son, or which purports to give authority to any person to make or transfer any valuable security, or to receive the principal, interest or dividends thereon, or to receive or deliver any money, movable property, or valuable security, or any document purporting to be an acquittance or receipt acknowledging the payment of money, or an acquittance or receipt for the delivery of any movable property or valuable security, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, |
or valuable security, or any document purporting to be an acquittance or receipt acknowledging the ... | or valuable security, or any document purporting to be an acquittance or receipt acknowledging the payment of money, or an acquittance or receipt for the delivery of any movable property or valuable security, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 339.Whoever has in his possession any document or electronic record, knowing the same to be forged and intending that the same shall frau |
or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also ... | or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine. 339.Whoever has in his possession any document or electronic record, knowing the same to be forged and intending that the same shall fraudulently or dishonestly be used as genuine, shall, if the document or electronic record is one of the description mentioned in section 337 of this Sanhita, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and |
dulently or dishonestly be used as genuine, shall, if the document or electronic record is one of th... | dulently or dishonestly be used as genuine, shall, if the document or electronic record is one of the description mentioned in section 337 of this Sanhita, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine; and if the document is one of the description mentioned in section 338, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description, for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be li |
shall also be liable to fine; and if the document is one of the description mentioned in section 338... | shall also be liable to fine; and if the document is one of the description mentioned in section 338, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description, for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 340.(1) A false document or electronic record made wholly or in part by forgery is designated a forged document or electronic record. (2) Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly uses as genuine any document or electronic record which he knows or |
able to fine. 340.(1) A false document or electronic record made wholly or in part by forgery is des... | able to fine. 340.(1) A false document or electronic record made wholly or in part by forgery is designated a forged document or electronic record. (2) Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly uses as genuine any document or electronic record which he knows or has reason to believe to be a forged document or electronic record, shall be punished in the same manner as if he had forged such document or electronic record. 341. (1) Whoever makes or counterfeits any seal, plate or other instrument for making an impres |
has reason to believe to be a forged document or electronic record, shall be punished in the same ma... | has reason to believe to be a forged document or electronic record, shall be punished in the same manner as if he had forged such document or electronic record. 341. (1) Whoever makes or counterfeits any seal, plate or other instrument for making an impression, intending that the same shall be used for the purpose of committing any forgery which would be punishable under section 338 of this Sanhita, or, with such intent, has in his possession any such seal, plate or other instrument, knowing the same to be |
sion, intending that the same shall be used for the purpose of committing any forgery which would be... | sion, intending that the same shall be used for the purpose of committing any forgery which would be punishable under section 338 of this Sanhita, or, with such intent, has in his possession any such seal, plate or other instrument, knowing the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Whoever makes or counterfeits any seal, plate or other instrument for ma |
counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either descriptio... | counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Whoever makes or counterfeits any seal, plate or other instrument for making an impression, intending that the same shall be used for the purpose of committing any forgery which would be punishable under any section of this Chapter other than section 338, or, with such intent, has in his possession any such seal, plate or othe |
king an impression, intending that the same shall be used for the purpose of committing any forgery ... | king an impression, intending that the same shall be used for the purpose of committing any forgery which would be punishable under any section of this Chapter other than section 338, or, with such intent, has in his possession any such seal, plate or other instrument, knowing the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. (3) Whoever possesses any seal, plate or other instrument knowing the |
r instrument, knowing the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either desc... | r instrument, knowing the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. (3) Whoever possesses any seal, plate or other instrument knowing the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.Forgery of record of Court or of public register, etc. Forgery of valuable security, will, etc. H |
same to be counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which m... | same to be counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.Forgery of record of Court or of public register, etc. Forgery of valuable security, will, etc. Having possession of document described in section 337 or section 338, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it as genuine.21 of 2000. Forged document or electronic record and using it as genuine. Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with int |
aving possession of document described in section 337 or section 338, knowing it to be forged and in... | aving possession of document described in section 337 or section 338, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it as genuine.21 of 2000. Forged document or electronic record and using it as genuine. Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 338.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY95___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
(4) Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly uses as genuine any seal, plate or other instrument knowing ... | (4) Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly uses as genuine any seal, plate or other instrument knowing or having reason to believe the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished in the same manner as if he had made or counterfeited such seal, plate or other instrument. 342.(1) Whoever counterfeits upon, or in the substance of, any material, any device or mark used for the purpose of authenticating any document described in section 338, intending that such device or mark shall be used for the purpose of giving t |
strument. 342.(1) Whoever counterfeits upon, or in the substance of, any material, any device or mar... | strument. 342.(1) Whoever counterfeits upon, or in the substance of, any material, any device or mark used for the purpose of authenticating any document described in section 338, intending that such device or mark shall be used for the purpose of giving the appearance of authenticity to any document then forged or thereafter to be forged on such material, or who, with such intent, has in his possession any material upon or in the substance of which any such device or mark has been counterfeited, shall be p |
he appearance of authenticity to any document then forged or thereafter to be forged on such materia... | he appearance of authenticity to any document then forged or thereafter to be forged on such material, or who, with such intent, has in his possession any material upon or in the substance of which any such device or mark has been counterfeited, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Whoever counterfeits upon, or in the substance of, any material, any device or mark used for th |
unished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may ... | unished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. (2) Whoever counterfeits upon, or in the substance of, any material, any device or mark used for the purpose of authenticating any document or electronic record other than the documents described in section 338, intending that such device or mark shall be used for the purpose of giving the appearance of authenticity to any document then forged or therea |
e purpose of authenticating any document or electronic record other than the documents described in ... | e purpose of authenticating any document or electronic record other than the documents described in section 338, intending that such device or mark shall be used for the purpose of giving the appearance of authenticity to any document then forged or thereafter to be forged on such material, or who with such intent, has in his possession any material upon or in the substance of which any such device or mark has been counterfeited, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may |
fter to be forged on such material, or who with such intent, has in his possession any material upon... | fter to be forged on such material, or who with such intent, has in his possession any material upon or in the substance of which any such device or mark has been counterfeited, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 343.Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly, or with intent to cause damage or injury to the public or to any person, cancels, destroys or defaces, or attempts to cancel, destroy or deface, or secretes |
extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 343.Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly, o... | extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 343.Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly, or with intent to cause damage or injury to the public or to any person, cancels, destroys or defaces, or attempts to cancel, destroy or deface, or secretes or attempts to secrete any document which is or purports to be a will, or an authority to adopt a son, or any valuable security, or commits mischief in respect of such document, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either d |
or attempts to secrete any document which is or purports to be a will, or an authority to adopt a so... | or attempts to secrete any document which is or purports to be a will, or an authority to adopt a son, or any valuable security, or commits mischief in respect of such document, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 344. Whoever, being a clerk, officer or servant, or employed or acting in the capacity of a clerk, officer or servant, wilfully, and with intent to defraud, destroys, |
escription for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 344. Whoeve... | escription for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine. 344. Whoever, being a clerk, officer or servant, or employed or acting in the capacity of a clerk, officer or servant, wilfully, and with intent to defraud, destroys, alters, mutilates or falsifies any book, electronic record, paper, writing, valuable security or account which belongs to or is in the possession of his employer, or has been received by him for or on behalf of his employer, or wilfully, and with intent to |
alters, mutilates or falsifies any book, electronic record, paper, writing, valuable security or acc... | alters, mutilates or falsifies any book, electronic record, paper, writing, valuable security or account which belongs to or is in the possession of his employer, or has been received by him for or on behalf of his employer, or wilfully, and with intent to defraud, makes or abets the making of any false entry in, or omits or alters or abets the omission or alteration of any material particular from or in, any such book, electronic record, paper, writing, valuable security or account, shall be punished with |
defraud, makes or abets the making of any false entry in, or omits or alters or abets the omission ... | defraud, makes or abets the making of any false entry in, or omits or alters or abets the omission or alteration of any material particular from or in, any such book, electronic record, paper, writing, valuable security or account, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.It shall be sufficient in any charge under this section to allege a general intent to defraud without naming any particular person intend |
imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with... | imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.It shall be sufficient in any charge under this section to allege a general intent to defraud without naming any particular person intended to be defrauded or specifying any particular sum of money intended to be the subject of the fraud, or any particular day on which the offence was committed. Of property marks 345. (1)Amark used for denoting that movable property belongs to a particular |
ed to be defrauded or specifying any particular sum of money intended to be the subject of the fraud... | ed to be defrauded or specifying any particular sum of money intended to be the subject of the fraud, or any particular day on which the offence was committed. Of property marks 345. (1)Amark used for denoting that movable property belongs to a particular person is called a property mark. (2) Whoever marks any movable property or goods or any case, package or other receptacle containing movable property or goods, or uses any case, package or other receptacle having any mark thereon, in a manner reasonably c |
person is called a property mark. (2) Whoever marks any movable property or goods or any case, packa... | person is called a property mark. (2) Whoever marks any movable property or goods or any case, package or other receptacle containing movable property or goods, or uses any case, package or other receptacle having any mark thereon, in a manner reasonably calculated to cause it to be believed that the property or goods so marked, or any property or goods contained in any such receptacle so marked, belong to a person to whom they do not belong, is said to use a false property mark. (3) Whoever uses any false |
alculated to cause it to be believed that the property or goods so marked, or any property or goods ... | alculated to cause it to be believed that the property or goods so marked, or any property or goods contained in any such receptacle so marked, belong to a person to whom they do not belong, is said to use a false property mark. (3) Whoever uses any false property mark shall, unless he proves that he acted without intent to defraud, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating doc |
property mark shall, unless he proves that he acted without intent to defraud, be punished with impr... | property mark shall, unless he proves that he acted without intent to defraud, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material. Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security. Falsification of accounts. Property mark.96THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II_ |
uments described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material. Fraudulent cancellation,... | uments described in section 338, or possessing counterfeit marked material. Fraudulent cancellation, destruction, etc., of will, authority to adopt, or valuable security. Falsification of accounts. Property mark.96THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II_________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
346.Whoever removes, destroys, defaces or adds to any property mark, intending or knowing it to be l... | 346.Whoever removes, destroys, defaces or adds to any property mark, intending or knowing it to be likely that he may thereby cause injury to any person, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. 347.(1) Whoever counterfeits any property mark used by any other person shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. (2) Whoever counterfeits any pr |
with fine, or with both. 347.(1) Whoever counterfeits any property mark used by any other person sha... | with fine, or with both. 347.(1) Whoever counterfeits any property mark used by any other person shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. (2) Whoever counterfeits any property mark used by a public servant, or any mark used by a public servant to denote that any property has been manufactured by a particular person or at a particular time or place, or that the property is of a particular quality or has passed through a pa |
operty mark used by a public servant, or any mark used by a public servant to denote that any proper... | operty mark used by a public servant, or any mark used by a public servant to denote that any property has been manufactured by a particular person or at a particular time or place, or that the property is of a particular quality or has passed through a particular office, or that it is entitled to any exemption, or uses as genuine any such mark knowing the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to |
rticular office, or that it is entitled to any exemption, or uses as genuine any such mark knowing t... | rticular office, or that it is entitled to any exemption, or uses as genuine any such mark knowing the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine. 348.Whoever makes or has in his possession any die, plate or other instrument for the purpose of counterfeiting a property mark, or has in his possession a property mark for the purpose of denoting that any goods belong to a person to whom they do n |
fine. 348.Whoever makes or has in his possession any die, plate or other instrument for the purpose... | fine. 348.Whoever makes or has in his possession any die, plate or other instrument for the purpose of counterfeiting a property mark, or has in his possession a property mark for the purpose of denoting that any goods belong to a person to whom they do not belong, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. 349.Whoever sells, or exposes, or has in possession for sale, any goods or things with a counterfeit property mark |
ot belong, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ... | ot belong, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. 349.Whoever sells, or exposes, or has in possession for sale, any goods or things with a counterfeit property mark affixed to or impressed upon the same or to or upon any case, package or other receptacle in which such goods are contained, shall, unless he proves (a) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing an offence against this section, he ha |
affixed to or impressed upon the same or to or upon any case, package or other receptacle in which s... | affixed to or impressed upon the same or to or upon any case, package or other receptacle in which such goods are contained, shall, unless he proves (a) that, having taken all reasonable precautions against committing an offence against this section, he had at the time of the commission of the alleged offence no reason to suspect the genuineness of the mark; and (b) that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the persons from whom he obtai |
d at the time of the commission of the alleged offence no reason to suspect the genuineness of the m... | d at the time of the commission of the alleged offence no reason to suspect the genuineness of the mark; and (b) that, on demand made by or on behalf of the prosecutor, he gave all the information in his power with respect to the persons from whom he obtained such goods or things; or (c) that otherwise he had acted innocently, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. 350.(1) Whoever makes any false mark upon any case, package or |
ned such goods or things; or (c) that otherwise he had acted innocently, be punished with imprisonme... | ned such goods or things; or (c) that otherwise he had acted innocently, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. 350.(1) Whoever makes any false mark upon any case, package or other receptacle containing goods, in a manner reasonably calculated to cause any public servant or any other person to believe that such receptacle contains goods which it does not contain or that it does not contain goods which it does contain, or that |
other receptacle containing goods, in a manner reasonably calculated to cause any public servant or... | other receptacle containing goods, in a manner reasonably calculated to cause any public servant or any other person to believe that such receptacle contains goods which it does not contain or that it does not contain goods which it does contain, or that the goods contained in such receptacle are of a nature or quality different from the real nature or quality thereof, shall, unless he proves that he acted without intent to defraud, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may e |
the goods contained in such receptacle are of a nature or quality different from the real nature or ... | the goods contained in such receptacle are of a nature or quality different from the real nature or quality thereof, shall, unless he proves that he acted without intent to defraud, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. (2) Whoever makes use of any false mark in any manner prohibited under subsection (1) shall, unless he proves that he acted without intent to defraud, be punished as if he had committed the offence under su |
xtend to three years, or with fine, or with both. (2) Whoever makes use of any false mark in any man... | xtend to three years, or with fine, or with both. (2) Whoever makes use of any false mark in any manner prohibited under subsection (1) shall, unless he proves that he acted without intent to defraud, be punished as if he had committed the offence under subsection (1). CHAPTER XIX OF CRIMINAL INTIMIDATION ,INSULT ,ANNOYANCE ,DEFAMA TION ,ETC. 351.(1) Whoever threatens another by any means, with any injury to his person, reputation or property, or to the person or reputation of any one in whom that person is |
bsection (1). CHAPTER XIX OF CRIMINAL INTIMIDATION ,INSULT ,ANNOYANCE ,DEFAMA TION ,ETC. 351.(1) Who... | bsection (1). CHAPTER XIX OF CRIMINAL INTIMIDATION ,INSULT ,ANNOYANCE ,DEFAMA TION ,ETC. 351.(1) Whoever threatens another by any means, with any injury to his person, reputation or property, or to the person or reputation of any one in whom that person is interested, with intent to cause alarm to that person, or to cause that person to do any act which he is not legally bound to do, or to omit to do any act which that person is legally entitled to do, as the means of avoiding the execution of such threat, |
interested, with intent to cause alarm to that person, or to cause that person to do any act which ... | interested, with intent to cause alarm to that person, or to cause that person to do any act which he is not legally bound to do, or to omit to do any act which that person is legally entitled to do, as the means of avoiding the execution of such threat, commits criminal intimidation.Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury. Counterfeiting a property mark. Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark. Selling goods marked with a counterfeit property mark. Making |
commits criminal intimidation.Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury. Counterfeiti... | commits criminal intimidation.Tampering with property mark with intent to cause injury. Counterfeiting a property mark. Making or possession of any instrument for counterfeiting a property mark. Selling goods marked with a counterfeit property mark. Making a false mark upon any receptacle containing goods. Criminal intimidation.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY97____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Explanation.A threat to injure the reputation of any deceased person in whom the person threatened i... | Explanation.A threat to injure the reputation of any deceased person in whom the person threatened is interested, is within this section. Illustration. A, for the purpose of inducing B to resist from prosecuting a civil suit, threatens to burn Bs house. Ais guilty of criminal intimidation. (2) Whoever commits the offence of criminal intimidation shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. (3) Whoever commits the offence of c |
s guilty of criminal intimidation. (2) Whoever commits the offence of criminal intimidation shall be... | s guilty of criminal intimidation. (2) Whoever commits the offence of criminal intimidation shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. (3) Whoever commits the offence of criminal intimidation by threatening to cause death or grievous hurt, or to cause the destruction of any property by fire, or to cause an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years |
riminal intimidation by threatening to cause death or grievous hurt, or to cause the destruction of ... | riminal intimidation by threatening to cause death or grievous hurt, or to cause the destruction of any property by fire, or to cause an offence punishable with death or imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years, or to impute unchastity to a woman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both. (4) Whoever commits the offence of criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication, |
, or to impute unchastity to a woman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for ... | , or to impute unchastity to a woman, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both. (4) Whoever commits the offence of criminal intimidation by an anonymous communication, or having taken precaution to conceal the name or abode of the person from whom the threat comes, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, in addition to the punishment provided for the offence und |
or having taken precaution to conceal the name or abode of the person from whom the threat comes, sh... | or having taken precaution to conceal the name or abode of the person from whom the threat comes, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, in addition to the punishment provided for the offence under subsection (1). 352.Whoever intentionally insults in any manner, and thereby gives provocation to any person, intending or knowing it to be likely that such provocation will cause him to break the public peace, or to commit any other offence, shall be p |
er subsection (1). 352.Whoever intentionally insults in any manner, and thereby gives provocation to... | er subsection (1). 352.Whoever intentionally insults in any manner, and thereby gives provocation to any person, intending or knowing it to be likely that such provocation will cause him to break the public peace, or to commit any other offence, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 353.(1) Whoever makes, publishes or circulates any statement, false information, rumour, or report, including through electronic means (a) |
unished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fi... | unished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. 353.(1) Whoever makes, publishes or circulates any statement, false information, rumour, or report, including through electronic means (a) with intent to cause, or which is likely to cause, any officer, soldier, sailor or airman in the Army, Navy or Air Force of India to mutiny or otherwise disregard or fail in his duty as such; or (b) with intent to cause, or which is likely to cause, fear |
with intent to cause, or which is likely to cause, any officer, soldier, sailor or airman in the Ar... | with intent to cause, or which is likely to cause, any officer, soldier, sailor or airman in the Army, Navy or Air Force of India to mutiny or otherwise disregard or fail in his duty as such; or (b) with intent to cause, or which is likely to cause, fear or alarm to the public, or to any section of the public whereby any person may be induced to commit an offence against the State or against the public tranquillity; or (c) with intent to incite, or which is likely to incite, any class or community of perso |
or alarm to the public, or to any section of the public whereby any person may be induced to commit ... | or alarm to the public, or to any section of the public whereby any person may be induced to commit an offence against the State or against the public tranquillity; or (c) with intent to incite, or which is likely to incite, any class or community of persons to commit any offence against any other class or community, shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. (2) Whoever makes, publishes or circulates any statement or report containing false information, |
ns to commit any offence against any other class or community, shall be punished with imprisonment w... | ns to commit any offence against any other class or community, shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. (2) Whoever makes, publishes or circulates any statement or report containing false information, rumour or alarming news, including through electronic means, with intent to create or promote, or which is likely to create or promote, on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, caste or community or any other ground whatsoever, f |
rumour or alarming news, including through electronic means, with intent to create or promote, or w... | rumour or alarming news, including through electronic means, with intent to create or promote, or which is likely to create or promote, on grounds of religion, race, place of birth, residence, language, caste or community or any other ground whatsoever, feelings of enmity, hatred or ill will between different religious, racial, language or regional groups or castes or communities, shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. (3) Whoever commits an offence |
eelings of enmity, hatred or ill will between different religious, racial, language or regional grou... | eelings of enmity, hatred or ill will between different religious, racial, language or regional groups or castes or communities, shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both. (3) Whoever commits an offence specified in subsection (2) in any place of worship or in any assembly engaged in the performance of religious worship or religious ceremonies, shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to five years and shall also be liable to fine.Intentional |
specified in subsection (2) in any place of worship or in any assembly engaged in the performance o... | specified in subsection (2) in any place of worship or in any assembly engaged in the performance of religious worship or religious ceremonies, shall be punished with imprisonment which may extend to five years and shall also be liable to fine.Intentional insult with intent to provoke breach of peace. Statements conducing to public mischief.98THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARYPart II_____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
Exception.It does not amount to an offence, within the meaning of this section, when the person maki... | Exception.It does not amount to an offence, within the meaning of this section, when the person making, publishing or circulating any such statement, false information, rumour or report, has reasonable grounds for believing that such statement, false information, rumour or report is true and makes, publishes or circulates it in good faith and without any such intent as aforesaid. 354.Whoever voluntarily causes or attempts to cause any person to do anything which that person is not legally bound to do, or to |
mation, rumour or report is true and makes, publishes or circulates it in good faith and without any... | mation, rumour or report is true and makes, publishes or circulates it in good faith and without any such intent as aforesaid. 354.Whoever voluntarily causes or attempts to cause any person to do anything which that person is not legally bound to do, or to omit to do anything which he is legally entitled to do, by inducing or attempting to induce that person to believe that he or any person in whom he is interested will become or will be rendered by some act of the offender an object of Divine displeasure i |
omit to do anything which he is legally entitled to do, by inducing or attempting to induce that pe... | omit to do anything which he is legally entitled to do, by inducing or attempting to induce that person to believe that he or any person in whom he is interested will become or will be rendered by some act of the offender an object of Divine displeasure if he does not do the thing which it is the object of the offender to cause him to do, or if he does the thing which it is the object of the offender to cause him to omit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend |
f he does not do the thing which it is the object of the offender to cause him to do, or if he does ... | f he does not do the thing which it is the object of the offender to cause him to do, or if he does the thing which it is the object of the offender to cause him to omit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both. Illustrations. (a) A sits dharna at Zs door with the intention of causing it to be believed that, by so sitting, he renders Z an object of Divine displeasure. A has committed the offence defined in this section. (b |
to one year, or with fine, or with both. Illustrations. (a) A sits dharna at Zs door with the inten... | to one year, or with fine, or with both. Illustrations. (a) A sits dharna at Zs door with the intention of causing it to be believed that, by so sitting, he renders Z an object of Divine displeasure. A has committed the offence defined in this section. (b) A threatens Z that, unless Z performs a certain act, A will kill one of As own children, under such circumstances that the killing would be believed to render Z an object of Divine displeasure. A has committed the offence defined in this section. 355.Who |
) A threatens Z that, unless Z performs a certain act, A will kill one of As own children, under suc... | ) A threatens Z that, unless Z performs a certain act, A will kill one of As own children, under such circumstances that the killing would be believed to render Z an object of Divine displeasure. A has committed the offence defined in this section. 355.Whoever, in a state of intoxication, appears in any public place, or in any place which it is a trespass in him to enter, and there conducts himself in such a manner as to cause annoyance to any person, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term wh |
ever, in a state of intoxication, appears in any public place, or in any place which it is a trespas... | ever, in a state of intoxication, appears in any public place, or in any place which it is a trespass in him to enter, and there conducts himself in such a manner as to cause annoyance to any person, shall be punished with simple imprisonment for a term which may extend to twentyfour hours, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both or with community service. Of defamation 356.(1) Whoever, by words either spoken or intended to be read, or by signs or by visible representations, makes |
ich may extend to twentyfour hours, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with bo... | ich may extend to twentyfour hours, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both or with community service. Of defamation 356.(1) Whoever, by words either spoken or intended to be read, or by signs or by visible representations, makes or publishes in any manner, any imputation concerning any person intending to harm, or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm, the reputation of such person, is said, except in the cases hereinafter excepted, to defame that per |
or publishes in any manner, any imputation concerning any person intending to harm, or knowing or h... | or publishes in any manner, any imputation concerning any person intending to harm, or knowing or having reason to believe that such imputation will harm, the reputation of such person, is said, except in the cases hereinafter excepted, to defame that person. Explanation 1.It may amount to defamation to impute anything to a deceased person, if the imputation would harm the reputation of that person if living, and is intended to be hurtful to the feelings of his family or other near relatives. Explanation 2 |
son. Explanation 1.It may amount to defamation to impute anything to a deceased person, if the imput... | son. Explanation 1.It may amount to defamation to impute anything to a deceased person, if the imputation would harm the reputation of that person if living, and is intended to be hurtful to the feelings of his family or other near relatives. Explanation 2.It may amount to defamation to make an imputation concerning a company or an association or collection of persons as such. Explanation 3.An imputation in the form of an alternative or expressed ironically, may amount to defamation. Explanation 4.No imputa |
.It may amount to defamation to make an imputation concerning a company or an association or collect... | .It may amount to defamation to make an imputation concerning a company or an association or collection of persons as such. Explanation 3.An imputation in the form of an alternative or expressed ironically, may amount to defamation. Explanation 4.No imputation is said to harm a persons reputation, unless that imputation directly or indirectly, in the estimation of others, lowers the moral or intellectual character of that person, or lowers the character of that person in respect of his caste or of his calli |
tion is said to harm a persons reputation, unless that imputation directly or indirectly, in the est... | tion is said to harm a persons reputation, unless that imputation directly or indirectly, in the estimation of others, lowers the moral or intellectual character of that person, or lowers the character of that person in respect of his caste or of his calling, or lowers the credit of that person, or causes it to be believed that the body of that person is in a loathsome state, or in a state generally considered as disgraceful. Illustrations. (a) A says Z is an honest man; he never stole Bs watch; intending t |
ng, or lowers the credit of that person, or causes it to be believed that the body of that person is... | ng, or lowers the credit of that person, or causes it to be believed that the body of that person is in a loathsome state, or in a state generally considered as disgraceful. Illustrations. (a) A says Z is an honest man; he never stole Bs watch; intending to cause it to be believed that Z did steal Bs watch. This is defamation, unless it falls within one of the exceptions. (b) A is asked who stole Bs watch. A points to Z, intending to cause it to be believed that Z stole Bs watch. This is defamation, unless |
o cause it to be believed that Z did steal Bs watch. This is defamation, unless it falls within one ... | o cause it to be believed that Z did steal Bs watch. This is defamation, unless it falls within one of the exceptions. (b) A is asked who stole Bs watch. A points to Z, intending to cause it to be believed that Z stole Bs watch. This is defamation, unless it falls within one of the exceptions.Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of Divine displeasure. Misconduct in public by a drunken person. Defamation.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY99________________________ |
it falls within one of the exceptions.Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rende... | it falls within one of the exceptions.Act caused by inducing person to believe that he will be rendered an object of Divine displeasure. Misconduct in public by a drunken person. Defamation.Sec. 1THE GAZETTE OF INDIA EXTRAORDINARY99________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ |
(c)A draws a picture of Z running away with Bs watch, intending it to be believed that Z stole Bs wa... | (c)A draws a picture of Z running away with Bs watch, intending it to be believed that Z stole Bs watch. This is defamation, unless it falls within one of the exceptions. Exception 1.It is not defamation to impute anything which is true concerning any person, if it be for the public good that the imputation should be made or published. Whether or not it is for the public good is a question of fact. Exception 2.It is not defamation to express in good faith any opinion whatever respecting the conduct of a pub |
on, if it be for the public good that the imputation should be made or published. Whether or not it ... | on, if it be for the public good that the imputation should be made or published. Whether or not it is for the public good is a question of fact. Exception 2.It is not defamation to express in good faith any opinion whatever respecting the conduct of a public servant in the discharge of his public functions, or respecting his character, so far as his character appears in that conduct, and no further. Exception 3.It is not defamation to express in good faith any opinion whatever respecting the conduct of any |
lic servant in the discharge of his public functions, or respecting his character, so far as his cha... | lic servant in the discharge of his public functions, or respecting his character, so far as his character appears in that conduct, and no further. Exception 3.It is not defamation to express in good faith any opinion whatever respecting the conduct of any person touching any public question, and respecting his character, so far as his character appears in that conduct, and no further. Illustration. It is not defamation in A to express in good faith any opinion whatever respecting Zs conduct in petitioning |
person touching any public question, and respecting his character, so far as his character appears ... | person touching any public question, and respecting his character, so far as his character appears in that conduct, and no further. Illustration. It is not defamation in A to express in good faith any opinion whatever respecting Zs conduct in petitioning Government on a public question, in signing a requisition for a meeting on a public question, in presiding or attending at such meeting, in forming or joining any society which invites the public support, in voting or canvassing for a particular candidate |