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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


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 259 has been replaced with BNS Section 180 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(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.

Table of Contents
  1. IPC 259 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 259 related FAQs
Whoever has in his possession any stamp which he knows to be a counterfeit of any stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, intending to use, or dispose of the same as a genuine stamp, or in order that it may be used as a genuine stamp, 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 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.


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Offence : Having possession of a counterfeit Government stamp


Punishment : 7 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Bailable


Triable : Magistrate First Class



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