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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 248: Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description
- Section 439: Punishment for intentionally running vessel aground or ashore with intent to commit theft, etc
- Section 475: Counterfeiting device or mark used for authenticating documents described in section 467, or possessing counterfeit marked material
- Section 495: Same offence with concealment of former marriage from person with whom subsequent marriage is contracted
- Section 493: Cohabitation caused by a man deceitfully inducing a belief of lawful marriage
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