Section 481 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with the offense of using a false property mark.
Using a False Property Mark: This section applies when a person uses or applies a false property mark on any goods or property. A property mark refers to any mark (e.g., a label, seal, or symbol) used to identify the origin, ownership, or quality of goods.
False Property Mark: A false property mark is one that has been forged, altered, or misrepresented and is intended to deceive others into believing that the goods or property bearing the mark are genuine, authentic, or come from a legitimate source when they do not.
Intent to Deceive: The person must use the false property mark with the intent to deceive or mislead others, such as consumers, businesses, or the public, into believing that the goods are of a certain quality, origin, or ownership.
Imprisonment: The punishment for using a false property mark under Section 481 IPC is:
Fine: The offender may also be liable to pay a fine, or both imprisonment and fine.
