IPC 473 — Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Statutory text

, 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.

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