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Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 259

Having possession of counterfeit Government stamp

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Indian Penal Code, 1860

259. Having possession of counterfeit Government stamp

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.

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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 180

Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes

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The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

180. Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes.

Whoever has in his possession any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currency-note or bank-note, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be forged or counterfeit and intending to use the same as genuine or that it may be used as genuine, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.

Explanation.-If a person establishes the possession of the forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currency-note or bank-note to be from a lawful source, it shall not constitute an offence under this section.

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180. Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes.