IPC Section 256

Indian Penal Code

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S. 256

Having possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting Government stamp

Description

Whoever has in his possession any instrument or material 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.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Having possession of an instrument or material for the purpose of counterfeiting a Government stamp

7 Years + Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

Non-Bailable

Magistrate First Class

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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