The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter 12 — Offences Relating To Coin And Government Stamps

Section 255: Counterfeiting Government stamp

Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting, any stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue shall be punished with imprisonment for life or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

About The Indian Penal Code, 1860

An Act to provide a general Penal Code for India.