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SECTION 259 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Having possession of counterfeit Government stamp
Last Updated: 01 Dec, 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 'not constitute an offence' is added.)
Please refer to BNS 180 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 259 in Simple Words
According to section 259 of the Indian Penal Code, if someone possesses a fake stamp, knowing it's not genuine and intends to use or sell it as if it were genuine, they can be punished with imprisonment up to seven years and fined.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Having possession of a counterfeit Government stamp | 7 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Having possession of a counterfeit Government stamp
Punishment : 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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