Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Chapter 10
Offences relating to Coin, Currency-Notes, Bank-Notes, & Govt. Stamps
Section 183 • Effacing writing from substance bearing Government stamp, or removing from document a stamp used for it, with intent to cause loss to Government
Description
Whoever, fraudulently or with intent to cause loss to the Government, removes or effaces from any substance, bearing any stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, any writing or document for which such stamp has been used, or removes from any writing or document a stamp which has been used for such writing or document, in order that such stamp may be used for a different writing or document, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, or with fine, or with both.
📖 Understanding This Section
This section is part of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Chapter 10 (Offences relating to Coin, Currency-Notes, Bank-Notes, & Govt. Stamps). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.
