IPC Section 255
📜 IPC Section 255 – Counterfeiting a Government Stamp
Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 255 deals with the counterfeiting of government stamps, which is a serious offense against the state's authority.
🔹 Official Text of Section 255 IPC:
"Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting, any stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine."
🔍 Key Points:
Offense: Counterfeiting revenue stamps issued by the Government.
Acts covered:
Fully counterfeiting the stamp
Even partially performing any step in the counterfeiting process
Mental state: Must be done knowingly
⚖️ Punishment:
Imprisonment for life, or
Imprisonment (up to 10 years) – either rigorous or simple
Fine – in addition to imprisonment
✅ Example:
If someone creates or helps in making a fake Indian government revenue stamp (used on legal documents, court fee papers, etc.), they can be charged under Section 255 IPC.
🔗 Related Sections:
Section 254 – Possession of instruments or materials for making counterfeit stamps
Section 256 – Using a counterfeit stamp
Section 257 – Possession of counterfeit stamps
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