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IPC Section 476 - Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents other than those described in section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked material
Last Updated: 01 Oct, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS sans heading.)
Please refer to BNS 342 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever counterfeits upon, or in the substance of, any material, any device or mark used for the purpose of authenticating any document other than the documents 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 of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 476 in Simple Words
If someone counterfeits a device or mark used to authenticate any document (other than those described in section 467) with the intention of making forged documents appear authentic, or possesses such material, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to seven years and may also be fined.
Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents other than those described in section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked material
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counterfeiting a device or mark used for authenticating documents other than those described in section 467 of the Indian Penal Code, or possessing counterfeit marked material | 7 Years + Fine | Non-Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Counterfeiting a device or mark used for authenticating documents other than those described in section 467 of the Indian Penal Code, or possessing counterfeit marked material
Punishment : 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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