Question

Section 463 of Indian Penal Code deals with the crime of

• A. House breaking
• B. Dishonest misappropriation of property
• C. Forgery
• D. Forgery with cheating

Hint:

When studying property offenses in the IPC, group them logically. Theft (378), Extortion (383), Robbery/Dacoity (390/391) are related. Similarly, Criminal Misappropriation (403) and Criminal Breach of Trust (405) are a pair. Forgery (463) and Cheating (415) are also key definitions to know.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks to identify the crime defined in Section 463 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Section 463 of the IPC defines the offense of 'Forgery'. It states:
"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, commits forgery."
Let's look at the other options:
- (A) House-breaking is defined in Section 445.
- (B) Dishonest misappropriation of property is defined in Section 403.
- (D) Forgery with cheating refers to the offense of 'Forgery for purpose of cheating', which is a more specific and aggravated form of forgery, punished under Section 468. The basic definition of forgery itself is in Section 463.

Step 3: Final Answer:
Section 463 of the Indian Penal Code defines the crime of Forgery.