Ipc Section 256 : Having possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting Government stamp:

Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 256 :
Having possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting Government stamp:
(See section 181 of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Having possession of an instrument or material for the purpose of counterfeiting a Government stamp.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Non-bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable :Magistrate of the first class.
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Whoever has in his possession any instrument or material 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 or 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.

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