SECTION 475 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked material
Last Updated: 01 Mar, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

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Description of IPC Section 475
According to section 475 of Indian penal code, Whoever counterfeits upon, or in the substance of, any material, any device or mark used for the purpose of authenticating any document described in section 467 of this Code, intending that such device or mark shall be used for the purpose of giving the appearance of authenticity to any document then forged or thereafter to be forged on such material, or who, with such intent, has in his possession any material upon or in the substance of which any such device or mark has been counterfeited, shall be punished 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.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
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Counterfeiting a device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 467 of the Indian Penal Code, or possessing counterfeit marked material | Imprisonment for Life or 7 Years + Fine | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Counterfeiting a device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 467 of the Indian Penal Code, or possessing counterfeit marked material
Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
FAQ's on IPC Section 475
What offence is defined under IPC 475?
IPC 475 Offence: Counterfeiting a device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 467 of the Indian Penal Code, or possessing counterfeit marked material.
What is the punishment for IPC 475 Case?
The punishment for IPC 475 is Imprisonment for Life or 7 Years + Fine.
Is IPC 475 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 475 is a Non-Cognizable.
How to file/defend your case for IPC 475 offence?
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Is IPC 475 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 475 is a Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 475 be tried?
IPC 475 is tried in the court of Magistrate First Class.
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