# 471 Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record
Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly uses as genuine any 1 [document or electronic record] which he knows or has reason to believe to be a forged 1 [document or electronic record], shall be punished in the same manner as if he had forged such 1 [document or electronic record].
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1. Subs. by Act 21 of 2000, s. 91 and the First Sch., for "document" (w.e.f. 17-10-2000).
OF OFFENCES RELATING TO DOCUMENTS AND TO PROPERTY MARKS
467
Forgery of valuable security, will, etc468
Forgery for purpose of cheating469
Forgery for purpose of harming reputation470
Forged document472
Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 467473
Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise474
Having possession of document described in section 466 or 467, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it as genuine
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