Section 89. Whoever,

89. Whoever,— (i) counterfeits any stamp intending that the same shall be used for stamping any standard gold bar, article or ornament, or uses any counterfeit stamp knowing it to be counterfeit, or (ii) falsely stamps any primary gold, article or ornament with the intention of causing it to be believed that such primary gold, article or ornament is of such purity as is mentioned in such stamp, or (iii) sells, delivers, transfers or otherwise disposes of, or agrees to sell, deliver, transfer or otherwise dispose of, or exposes or offers for sale, delivery, transfer, or disposal, falsely stamped primary gold, article or ornament knowing or having reason to believe it to be so, or (iv) unlawfully has in his possession, custody or control any implement, instrument, apparatus, appliance, machinery or other equipment or any chemical, mould, stamp or any other material which he either knows or has reason to believe to be intended for refining or assaying any primary gold or for counterfeiting any mark on any standard gold bar, article or ornament, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than six months but not more than three years and shall also be liable to fine: 1 M. of Law—41 & Sub. by Act 26 of 1969, 5.12 (w.e.g. 3.7.69). 310 Gold (Control) [ACT 45 Provided that the court may, if it is satisfied that the special circumstances of the case so require, impose a sentence of imprisonment for a term which may be less than six months.