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Section 256 Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860

Section 256 Indian Penal Code

Section 256 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 is about Having possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting Government stamp. It is under CHAPTER XII (OF OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS) of the Code.

Having possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting Government stamp

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.

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