Chapter XII — OF OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS

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

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

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.