IPC Section 485
Sure! Here’s an explanation of IPC Section 485:
IPC Section 485: Making or possessing instrument for counterfeiting a document described in Section 463 or for committing forgery
Text of Section 485:
"Whoever makes or intentionally possesses any instrument for the purpose of counterfeiting any document described in section 463 or for committing the offence of forgery, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both."
Explanation:
This section targets the preparation or possession of tools or instruments used for forging documents.
The document referred to is as defined in Section 463 (which defines forgery).
The intent must be to use such instruments for counterfeiting or committing forgery.
It is a preventive provision aiming to curb forgery at the preparatory stage.
Punishment:
Imprisonment up to 2 years, or
Fine, or
Both.
Examples:
Making fake stamps, seals, or printing plates to create forged documents.
Possessing such tools without lawful authority.
Related Sections:
Section 463: Definition of forgery.
Section 464: Making a false document.
Section 466: Forgery of valuable securities, wills, etc.
Section 467: Forgery of valuable securities, wills, etc., with life imprisonment.
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