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TypeBare Act JurisdictionCentral Government

The Indian Penal Code 1860 Section 258

SALE OF COUNTERFEIT GOVERNMENT STAMP Whoever sells, or offers for sale, any stamp which he knows or has reason to

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The Indian Penal Code 1860 Section 258 is part of The Indian Penal Code 1860 - SALE OF COUNTERFEIT GOVERNMENT STAMP Whoever sells, or offers for sale, any stamp which he knows or has reason to. Read the section text below and explore Indian court judgments that cite it.

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Section Text

SECTION 258: SALE OF COUNTERFEIT GOVERNMENT STAMP Whoever sells, or offers for sale, any stamp which he knows or has reason to believe to be a counterfeit of 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.

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