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Section 256 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
256. Having possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting Government stamp
Whoever has in his possession any instrument or material for the purpose of being used, or knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used, for the purpose of counterfeiting any stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Related Sections
- Section 276: Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation
- Section 243: Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof
- Section 239: Delivery of coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit
- Section 408: Criminal breach of trust by clerk or servant
- Section 344: Wrongful confinement for ten or more days
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