184. Whoever, fraudulently or with intent to cause loss to the Government, uses for any purpose a stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, which he knows to have been before used, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both.
BNS Section 184: Using Government stamp known to have been before used
Section 184 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with using Government stamp known to have been before used. It replaces IPC 262 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 184 is cognizable and bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 184 | Using a Government stamp known to have been before used. | Imprisonment for 2 years, or fine, or both. | Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 184
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 262: Using Government stamp known to have been before used
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