IPC Section 259

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XII

S. 259

Having possession of counterfeit Government stamp

Description

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.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Having possession of a counterfeit Government stamp

7 Years + Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

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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