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SECTION 483 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Counterfeiting a property mark used by another


Last Updated: 01 Jan, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 483 has been replaced with BNS Section 347 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(IPC section is included as a sub-section in BNS.)

Please refer to BNS 347 for updated procedures & punishments.

Table of Contents
  1. IPC 483 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 483 related FAQs
Whoever counterfeits any property mark used by any other person shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.



IPC 483 in Simple Words

If someone counterfeits a property mark used by another person, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both.


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Offence : Counterfeiting a property mark used by another, with intent to cause damage or injury


Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or Both


Cognizance : Non-Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Any Magistrate



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Frequently Asked Questions


What is Section 484 of the IPC?

Anyone who counterfeits a property mark or any other mark used by public servants to indicate that a property was manufactured by an individual or at a specific time or location, that the property is high quality, has passed through one office or is authentic is guilty of fraud.


Is a 483 IPC compoundable or not?

Is the 483 IPC a compoundable IPC?


What is the property mark in IPC?

What is the IPC property mark?