Forgery is a serious crime with substantial penalties. Defending the crime of fraud should be taken seriously.The crime of forgery, like those of issuing bad checks or false personation, is based on fraud. Section 472:- Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc. , with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 467. For example, uttering forgery takes place when someone tries to use a fake ID to buy alcohol. The punishment for using or creating fake documents in India varies from 2 years to life imprisonment, depending on the severity of the forgery.