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IPC Section 255 - Counterfeiting Government stamp
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Nine sections of IPC have been covered in this single section of BNS. Thus, in a single stroke, the number of sections and offences has been reduced by eight. Illustrations given u/s 230 IPC are excluded.)
Please refer to BNS 178 for updated procedures & punishments.
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 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.
IPC 255 in Simple Words
According to section 255 of the Indian Penal Code, anyone who makes or assists in making fake government revenue stamps can be punished with life imprisonment or imprisonment up to ten years, and fined.
Counterfeiting Government stamp
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counterfeiting a Government stamp | Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Counterfeiting a Government stamp
Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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What is Section 256 of the IPC?
Anyone who has any material or instrument in their possession with the intention of using it, or knows or has reason to believe that they are going to use it, to counterfeit any stamp issued by the government for revenue purposes, will be punished for a period of imprisonment.
Which IPC section is criminal?
Sections 120B, 121 and 132 are criminal conspiracy sections. Sections 194 is false evidence used to obtain a conviction for a capital crime.
