IPC Section 262: Using Government Stamp Known To Have Been Before Used
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IPC Section 262: Using Government Stamp Known To Have Been Before Used
Whoever, fraudulently or with intent to cause loss to the Government, uses for any purpose a stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, which he knows to have been before used, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Using a Government stamp known to have been before used |
| Punishment | 2 Years or Fine or Both |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Triable By | Any Magistrate |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
