IPC Section 475
Certainly! Here's a detailed explanation of IPC Section 475:
IPC Section 475: Counterfeiting a device or mark used for authenticating documents described in Section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked material
Text of Section 475:
"Whoever counterfeits any device or mark used for the purpose of authenticating documents described in section 467, intending that such device or mark shall be used for the purpose of giving the appearance of authenticity to any document mentioned in that section, or, with such intent, has in his possession any such counterfeit device or mark, 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."
Explanation:
This section deals with counterfeiting of seals, stamps, or marks that are used to authenticate high-value documents, such as:
Valuable securities
Wills
Authorities to adopt a child, etc. (as described in Section 467)
Acts covered:
Counterfeiting such a device or mark.
Possessing a counterfeit mark with intent to use it for forgery.
The intent must be to use the counterfeit mark to falsely authenticate important legal or financial documents.
Punishment:
Imprisonment for life, or
Imprisonment up to 7 years, and
Fine
Related Sections:
Section 467: Forgery of valuable security, will, or authority to adopt – a serious offense punishable with life imprisonment.
Section 470: Forged document.
Section 471: Using a forged document as genuine.
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