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Section 260 Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860

Section 260 Indian Penal Code

Section 260 of the Indian Penal Code 1860 is about Using as genuine a Government stamp known to be counterfeit. It is under CHAPTER XII (OF OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS) of the Code.

Using as genuine a Government stamp known to be counterfeit

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.

See also  Section 245 Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860

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