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SECTION 256 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Having possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting Government stamp
Last Updated: 01 Sep, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Six 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 five, and 'any coin, stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue' is added.)
Please refer to BNS 181 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 256 in Simple Words
According to section 256 of the Indian Penal Code, anyone found with instruments or materials intended for making fake government revenue stamps can be punished with imprisonment up to seven years and fined.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Having possession of an instrument or material for the purpose of counterfeiting a Government stamp | 7 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Having possession of an instrument or material for the purpose of counterfeiting a Government stamp
Punishment : 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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What is the IPC 254?
Anyone who delivers or attempts to induce another person to receive a coin that he knows has been subjected to an operation such as those mentioned in sections 246 or 247 or 248 or 249.
Which IPC section is criminal?
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