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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 293: Sale , etc., of obscene objects to young person
- Section 88: Act not intended to cause death, done by consent in good faith for person's benefit
- Section 78: Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court
- Section 295: Injuring or defiling place of worship with intent to insult the religion of any class
- Section 259: Having possession of counterfeit Government stamp
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