Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked material
AI Assist
Summary
Counterfeiting a device or mark used to authenticate important documents, or possessing material bearing such a counterfeit device or mark with the intent to make forged documents appear genuine, is an offence. The person must intend the device or mark to be used to give a forged document the appearance of authenticity. Punishment is life imprisonment, or imprisonment up to seven years, and a fine.
Example
Ravi buys paper preprinted with a fake government seal so he can prepare forged sale deeds that look genuine. He intends the seal to make the forged documents appear authentic. Under the law Ravi can face life imprisonment or up to seven years' imprisonment and a fine.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever counterfeits upon, or in the substance of, any material, any device or mark used for the purpose of authenticating any document described in section 467 of this Code, intending that such device or mark shall be used for the purpose of giving the appearance of authenticity to any document then forged or thereafter to be forged on such material, or who, with such intent, has in his possession any material upon or in the substance of which any such device or mark has been counterfeited, shall be punished with 1 *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.
Previous year papers
Pick your exam. we'll email the most recent paper.