Indian Stamp Act, 1899
11. Use of adhesive stamps
The following instruments may be stamped with adhesive stamps,
namely,-
(a) instruments chargeable 33[with a duty not
exceeding ten naye paise], except parts of bills of exchange payable otherwise
than on demand and drawn in sets;
(b) bills of exchange 33A[***] and promissory notes
drawn or made out of 3[India];
(c) entry as an advocate, vakil or attorney on the roll of a
High Court;
(d) notarial acts; and
(e) transfers by endorsement of shares in any incorporated
company or other body corporate.