# 472 Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 467
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 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 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.
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1. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for "transportation for life" (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).
OF OFFENCES RELATING TO DOCUMENTS AND TO PROPERTY MARKS
468
Forgery for purpose of cheating469
Forgery for purpose of harming reputation470
Forged document471
Using as genuine a forged document or electronic record473
Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise474
Having possession of document described in section 466 or 467, knowing it to be forged and intending to use it as genuine475
Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked material
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