IPC Section 254
Indian Penal Code (IPC) Section 254 addresses a crime involving counterfeit government revenue stamps.
๐ IPC Section 254 โ Delivery of counterfeit Government stamp to another person
Text:
"Whoever sells, or delivers to, or buys, or receives from, any other person, 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."
๐ Key Elements:
Act:
Selling, delivering, buying, or receiving a counterfeit Government revenue stamp
Knowledge: Must know or have reason to believe the stamp is fake
Punishment:
Up to 7 years imprisonment (rigorous or simple)
Fine
๐งพ Example:
If someone knowingly buys a fake court fee stamp or sells one to another person, they can be prosecuted under Section 254 IPC.
โ๏ธ Nature of the Offence:
Cognizable: Police can arrest without a warrant
Non-bailable: Bail is not automatic; subject to court discretion
Triable by: Magistrate of the first class
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