The punishment for using or creating fake documents in India varies from 2 years to life imprisonment, depending on the severity of the forgery. The offence of Forgery as such is punishable under section 465 IPC with imprisonment which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.Section 465 of the Indian Penal Code deals with the penalty for forgery in India. The accused may end up serving three years in jail in addition to paying restitution to the victim and paying a higher court fine.