Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Chapter 18

Offences relating to Documents & Property Marks

Section 347Counterfeiting a property mark.

Description

(1) Whoever counterfeits any property mark used by any other person shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both. (2) 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, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine

📖 Understanding This Section

This section is part of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Chapter 18 (Offences relating to Documents & Property Marks). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.