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 for a term which may extend to 10 years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Section history
Section 473 — Making or possessing a counterfeit seal, plate, etc., with intent to commit a forgery punishable otherwise
As in force on 1 January 2013.
Timeline 3 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
- 1 February 2008 Act 51 of 2007
- 1 January 2013 You are here
- 17 August 2026 Latest
[Indian PC 1860, s. 473]