IPC Section 255

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XII

S. 255

Counterfeiting Government stamp

Description

Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting, any stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue shall be punished with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Counterfeiting a Government stamp

Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

Non-Bailable

Court of Session

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 15 Aug 2018
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