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Whoever uses Government stamp fraudulently or with intent to cause loss to government he has committed offence under section __________ P.P.C?

Correct answer: B. 262, P.P.C.

  • A. 242, P.P.C.
  • B. 262, P.P.C.
  • C. 272, P.P.C.
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Section 262 PPC deals with using as genuine a Government stamp known to have been used before, including fraudulent use intended to cause loss to the Government. Section 242 concerns possession of counterfeit coin, not stamps.

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