What is IPC Section 260 in BNS?

IPC Section 260 (260. Using as genuine a Government stamp known to be counterfeit.) now corresponds to BNS Section 179 — 179. Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes.. The text is substantially unchanged.

The text is substantially unchanged

IPC Section 260 is now BNS Section 179

260. Using as genuine a Government stamp known to be counterfeit.

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Old law

IPC §260

260. Using as genuine a Government stamp known to be counterfeit.

260. Whoever uses as genuine any stamp, knowing it 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, or with fine, or with both.

179. Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes.

179. Whoever imports or exports, or sells or delivers to, or buys or receives from, any other person, or otherwise traffics or uses as genuine, any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currency-note or bank-note, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be forged or counterfeit, 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.