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SECTION 263 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Erasure of mark denoting that stamp has been used
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 263 in Simple Words
According to section 263 of the Indian Penal Code, anyone who fraudulently removes a mark from a revenue stamp or possesses, sells, or disposes of such altered stamps with the intent to cause loss to the government can be punished with imprisonment up to three years or with a fine or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erasure of mark denoting that stamps have been used | 3 Years or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Erasure of mark denoting that stamps have been used
Punishment : 3 Years or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
Anyone who, with the intent to defraud the Government, removes any marks or impressions placed or imprinted on a stamp issued to the Government to indicate that it has been used or has in their possession, sells, or disposes of a stamp like this, whether fraudulently or intentionally, is liable for a fine.
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