Forgery for purpose of harming reputation.

Whoever commits forgery, 1 [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.

² Subs. by Act 21 of 2000, s. 91, and the First Sch., “intending that the document forged” (w.e.f. 17 -10-2000).