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Section 259 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
259. Having possession of counterfeit Government stamp
Whoever has in his possession any stamp which he knows to be a counterfeit of any stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, intending to use, or dispose of the same as a genuine stamp, or in order that it may be used as a genuine stamp, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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- Section 376: Punishment for rape
- Section 253: Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof-
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- Section 389: Putting person in fear of accusation of offence, in order to commit extortion
- Section 251: Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is altered
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