472. 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 punishable with [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.
Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section 472: Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable under section 467
Repealed. Repealed from 1 July 2024. Use it for offences committed before repeal and other liabilities, investigations or proceedings preserved by BNS section 358; do not use it as the current general penal code.
Chapter XVIII — Of Offences Relating to Documents and to 2****property Marks