Indian Penal Code, 1860

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Sections	Particulars
Chapter XVIII	Of Offences Relating To Documents And To 173[***] Property Marks
473	Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise
Description	Whoever 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 any section of this Chapter other than section 467, or, with such intent, has in his possession any such seal, plate or other instrument, knowing the same to be counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.