IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 484 IPC

Counterfeiting a mark used by a public servant

Offence

Whoever counterfeits any property mark used by a public servant, or any mark used by a public servant to denote that any property has been manufactured by a particular person or at a particular time or place, or that the property is of a particular quality or has passed through a particular office, or that it is entitled to any exemption, or uses as genuine any such mark knowing the same to be counterfeit,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: three years.
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FAQ — Section 484 IPC

Section 484 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Counterfeiting a mark used by a public servant”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

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