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Section 257 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
257. Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Government stamp
Whoever makes or performs any part of the process of making, or buys, or sells, or disposes of, any instrument 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 377: Unnatural offences
- Section 238: Import or export of counterfeits of the India coin
- Section 22: Movable property
- Section 225B: Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension, or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for
- Section 356: Assault or criminal force in attempt to commit theft of property carried by a person
Related Acts
- National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Act, 2019
- Mental Healthcare Act, 2017
- Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Act, 2019
- National Forensic Sciences University Act, 2020
- Integrated Goods and Services Tax (Amendment) Act, 2018
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