Indian Penal Code, 1860
Chapter 18 Offences Relating to Documents and Property Marks
Section 463: Forgery
Whoever makes any false document or false electronic record or part of a document 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.