IPC 256 — Having possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting Government stamp

Indian Penal Code, 1860

Statutory text

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.

Back to IPC