IPC Section 260

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XII

S. 260

Using as genuine a Government stamp known to be counterfeit

Description

Whoever uses as genuine any stamp, knowing it to be a counterfeit of 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, or with fine, or with both.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Using as genuine a Government stamp known to be counterfeit

7 Years or Fine or Both

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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