Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
XII · Section 259

Having possession of counterfeit Government stamp

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

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.

Judgments on Section 259