Section 256State of Jammu-Kashmir Act
Section 256: Having possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting Government stamp
Having possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting Government stamp.
- Whoever has in his possession any instrument or material for the purpose of being used, or knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used, for the purpose of counterfeiting any stamp issued by Government [x x x x] [Words 'or by His Highness' omitted by Act X of 2010.] 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.Previous
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