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Section 473 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
473. Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise
Whoever makes or counterfeits any seal, plate or other instrument for making an impression, intending that the same shall be used for the purpose of committing any forgery which would be punishable under any section of this Chapter other than section 467, or, with such intent, has in his possession any such seal, plate or other instrument, knowing the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Related Sections
- Section 266: Being in possession of false weight or measure
- Section 171G: False statement in connection with an election
- Section 193: Punishment for false evidence
- Section 356: Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person
- Section 114: Abettor present when offence is committed
Related Acts
- Union Territory Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2018
- Post Office Act, 2023
- Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement on Price Assurance and Farm Services Act, 2020
- Scheduled Castes and the Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Amendment Act, 2015
- Repealing and Amending (Second) Act, 2017
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