SECTION 473 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise

Description of IPC Section 473

According to section 473 of Indian penal code, 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.

Offence	Punishment	Cognizance	Bail	Triable
Making or counterfeiting a seal, plate, etc., with intent to commit a forgery punishable otherwise than under section 467 of the Indian Penal Code, or possessing with like intent any such seal plate, etc., knowing the same to be counterfeit	7 Years + Fine	Cognizable	Bailable	Magistrate First Class

Offence : Making or counterfeiting a seal, plate, etc., with intent to commit a forgery punishable otherwise than under section 467 of the Indian Penal Code, or possessing with like intent any such seal plate, etc., knowing the same to be counterfeit

Punishment : 7 Years + Fine

Cognizance : Cognizable

Bail : Bailable

Triable : Magistrate First Class

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FAQ's on IPC Section 473

What offence is defined under IPC 473?

IPC 473 Offence: Making or counterfeiting a seal, plate, etc., with intent to commit a forgery punishable otherwise than under section 467 of the Indian Penal Code, or possessing with like intent any such seal plate, etc., knowing the same to be counterfeit.