SECTION 487 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Making a false mark upon any receptacle containing goods

Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

Description of IPC Section 487

According to section 487 of Indian penal code, Whoever makes any false mark upon any case, package or other receptacle containing goods, in a manner reasonably calculated to cause any public servant or any other person to believe that such receptacle contains goods which it does not contain or that it does not contain goods which it does contain, or that the goods contained in such receptacle are of a nature or quality different from the real nature or quality thereof, shall, unless he proves that he acted without intent to defraud, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

Offence	Punishment	Cognizance	Bail	Triable
Fraudulently marking a false mark upon any package or receptacle containing goods, with intent to cause it to be believed that it contains goods which it does not contain, etc.	3 Years or Fine or Both	Non-Cognizable	Bailable	Any Magistrate

Offence : Fraudulently marking a false mark upon any package or receptacle containing goods, with intent to cause it to be believed that it contains goods which it does not contain, etc.

Punishment : 3 Years or Fine or Both

Cognizance : Non-Cognizable

Bail : Bailable

Triable : Any Magistrate

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FAQ's on IPC Section 487

What offence is defined under IPC 487?

IPC 487 Offence: Fraudulently marking a false mark upon any package or receptacle containing goods, with intent to cause it to be believed that it contains goods which it does not contain, etc..