IPC · XII — OF OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS

Section 260. Using as genuine a Government stamp known to be counterfeit

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

260. Using as genuine a Government stamp known to be counterfeit . — Whoever uses as genuine any stamp, knowing it 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, or with fine, or with both.

Source: India Code