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Section 255 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
255. Counterfeiting Government stamp
Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting, any stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, shall be punished with 104[imprisonment for life], or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Explanation- A person commits this offence who counterfeits by causing a genuine stamp of one denomination to appear like a genuine stamp of a different denomination.
Related Sections
- Section 394: Voluntarily causing hurt in committing robbery
- Section 156: Liability of agent of owner or occupier for whose benefit riot is committed
- Section 489D: Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting currency-notes or bank-notes
- Section 389: Putting person in fear of accusation of offence, in order to commit extortion
- Section 167: Public servant framing an incorrect document with intent to cause injury
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