Sale of counterfeit Government stamp
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Summary
Selling or offering for sale a stamp that one knows or has reason to believe is a counterfeit of a Government revenue stamp is an offence. It applies when a person markets or offers such fake revenue stamps. The penalty is imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine.
Example
Rohan runs a stationery shop. A supplier gives him cheap revenue stamps that Rohan suspects are fake, and he sells them to customers. Under this provision Rohan can be punished with up to seven years imprisonment and a fine.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever sells, or offers for sale, 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.
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