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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.
Related Sections
- Section 359: Kidnapping
- Section 206: Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution
- Section 340: Wrongful confinement
- Section 412: Dishonestly receiving property stolen in the commission of a dacoity
- Section 414: Assisting in concealment of stolen property
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