Anyone who knowingly uses as genuine any stamp, which is a counterfeit of any stamp issued by the Government for the purpose of revenue, shall be liable to punishment with imprisonment of either description for a term that may extend to seven years, or with a fine, or with both.
Classification of Offence
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
| Using as genuine a Government stamp known to be counterfeit. | Imprisonment for 7 years and fine, or both. | Cognizable |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
| Bailable | Magistrate of the first class. | Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |
260 IPC Case Laws (Supreme Court and High Courts)
| Pawan Kumar vs State Of Haryana And Anr on 7 May, 1996 |
| Krishnamoorthy vs Sivakumar & Ors on 21 January, 2015 |
| Jaya Simha vs State Of Karnataka on 21 September, 2007 |
| Nanjappa vs Union Of India on 17 April, 2007 |
FAQs on Using Counterfeit Government Stamps
The act of using counterfeit government stamps involves presenting or using a stamp that is known to be a counterfeit of any stamp issued by the Government for revenue purposes. If a person knowingly uses such a counterfeit stamp, they can be charged with this offense.
The person found guilty of using counterfeit government stamps can face imprisonment for a term that may extend up to seven years, a fine, or both, at the discretion of the court.
The offense of using counterfeit government stamps is cognizable. This means that the police have the authority to arrest the accused without a warrant and can initiate an investigation without seeking the court’s permission.
Yes, this offense is bailable, and the accused can seek bail from the court, subject to fulfilling the bail conditions set by the court.
Read also:- IPC Section 218
IPC Section 260: Using as genuine a Government stamp known to be a counterfeit,IPC Section 260: Using as genuine a Government stamp known to be a counterfeit
