IPC Section 255: Counterfeiting Government Stamp
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IPC Section 255: Counterfeiting Government Stamp
Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting, any stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue shall be punished with 2 imprisonment for life or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Explanation:-A person commits this offence who counterfeits by causing a genuine stamps of one denomination to appear like a genuine stamp of a different denomination.
Amendments
- Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for ‘transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Counterfeiting a Government stamp |
| Punishment | Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-bailable |
| Triable By | Court of Session |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
