IPC Section 472
Here’s a detailed summary of IPC Section 472:
Section 472 – Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under Section 467
Text (paraphrased):
Whoever makes or counterfeits any seal, plate, or other instrument for making an impression, or has in their possession any such counterfeit device, knowing it to be counterfeit, and intending that it shall be used for the purpose of committing forgery punishable under Section 467 (i.e., forgery of valuable security, will, etc.), shall be punished with:
Imprisonment for life, or
Imprisonment up to 7 years, and
Fine.
Key points:
The offence relates to counterfeiting tools (e.g., seals, plates) used to commit serious forgery.
The intent must be to use them (or allow them to be used) for forgery of valuable documents, such as:
Wills
Valuable securities
Authority to adopt
Mere possession with knowledge and intent is also punishable.
Related Sections:
Section 467: Forgery of valuable security, will, etc. (very serious offence).
Section 471: Using forged documents as genuine.
Section 473: Making counterfeit instruments for forgery not covered under Section 467.
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