IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 487 IPC

Making a false mark upon any receptacle containing goods

Offence

Whoever makes any false mark upon any case, package or other receptacle containing goods, in a manner reasonably calculated to cause any public servant or any other person to believe that such receptacle contains goods which it does not contain or that it does not contain goods which it does contain,
Or that the goods contained in such receptacle are of a nature or quality different from the real nature or quality thereof, shall, unless he proves that he acted without intent to defraud, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: three years.
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FAQ — Section 487 IPC

Section 487 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Making a false mark upon any receptacle containing goods”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

Whoever makes any false mark upon any case, package or other receptacle containing goods, in a manner reasonably calculated to cause any public servant or any other person to believe that such receptacle contains goods which it does not contain or that it does not contain goods which it does contain, Or that the goods contained in such receptacle are of a nature or quality different from the real nature or quality thereof, shall, unless he proves that he acted without intent to defraud, be puni

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