Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 467
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Summary
Making or possessing a counterfeit seal, plate or other device with the intention that it be used to commit a forgery punishable under section 467 is a serious offence. It covers both creating such counterfeit instruments and knowingly keeping them for that purpose. Punishment is imprisonment for life, or imprisonment up to seven years, and a fine.
Example
Ravi makes a fake company seal so he can stamp forged sale papers and transfer a plot. Because he intended the seal to be used for a forgery punishable under section 467, he can be punished with life imprisonment, or up to seven years' jail and a fine.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever makes or counterfeits any seal, plate or other instrument for making an impression, intending that the same shall be used for the purpose of committing any forgery which would be punishable under section 467 of this Code, or, with such intent, has in his possession any such seal, plate or other instrument, knowing the same to be counterfeit, shall be punishable 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.
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