IPC Section 259: Having Possession Of Counterfeit Government Stamp
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IPC Section 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.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Having possession of a counterfeit Government stamp |
| Punishment | 7 Years + Fine |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Triable By | Magistrate First Class |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
