IPC 472 — Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 467

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Statutory text

, with intent to commit  forgery   punishable  under  section  467.--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 section 467 of this Code,  or, with such intent, has in his possession any such seal, plate or  other instrument,  knowing the same to be counterfeit, shall be punishable  with [imprisonment for life], or   with  imprisonment of either  description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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