Section 483 of IPC : Section 483: Counterfeiting a property mark used by another

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Rahul runs a small business manufacturing and selling leather bags. He notices that bags with a particular brand's logo are selling very well in the market. To increase his sales, Rahul starts producing leather bags with a counterfeit logo of that popular brand, making it look like his bags are from that brand. The original brand owner discovers this and files a complaint against Rahul. Under Section 483 of the Indian Penal Code, Rahul can be punished with imprisonment for up to two years, or with a fine, or both, for counterfeiting the property mark used by the original brand.

Example 2:

Meena owns a local jewelry shop and has created a unique hallmark that she uses to mark her jewelry, ensuring customers of its authenticity and quality. Another jeweler in the same market, Ramesh, starts using a similar hallmark on his jewelry to deceive customers into thinking they are buying Meena's high-quality products. Meena finds out about this and reports Ramesh to the authorities. Ramesh can be prosecuted under Section 483 of the Indian Penal Code for counterfeiting Meena's property mark and can face imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both.