Whoever commits forgery, intending that the document 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 for a term which may extend to 3 years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Section history
Section 469 — Forgery for the purpose of harming the reputation of any person
As in force on 15 May 1998.
Timeline 4 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 15 May 1998 You are here
- 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
- 30 November 2008 Revised edition
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