BNS Section 287 - Making False Document
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 or implied contract, or with intent to commit fraud or that fraud may be committed.
Official Text
“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 or implied contract, or with intent to commit fraud or that fraud may be committed.”
Legal Analysis
Elements to Prove:
- Making false document or electronic record.
- With intent to cause damage or injury.
- Or to commit fraud.
Potential Defenses:
- No false document.
- Legitimate purpose.
- No intent to defraud.
Practical Examples
What Constitutes the Offense:
Forging signatures, creating fake certificates, making false contracts, fabricating documents.
What Doesn't Constitute:
Legitimate document creation, authorized modifications, or acting in good faith.
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 7 years, and Fine