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IPC Section 257 - Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Government stamp
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
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.
Whoever makes or performs any part of the process of making, or buys, or sells, or disposes of, any instrument for the purpose of being used, or knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used, for the purpose of counterfeiting any stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 257 in Simple Words
According to section 257 of the Indian Penal Code, anyone who makes, buys, sells, or deals with instruments meant for counterfeiting government revenue stamps can be punished with imprisonment up to seven years and fined.
Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Government stamp
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Making, buying or selling instrument for the purpose of counterfeiting a Government stamp | 7 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Making, buying or selling instrument 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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