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SECTION 232 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Counterfeiting Indian coin
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 232 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 232 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone counterfeits or is involved in any step of counterfeiting Indian coins, they can be punished with either life imprisonment or imprisonment for up to ten years, and fined.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counterfeiting, or performing any part of the process of counterfeiting coin | Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Counterfeiting, or performing any part of the process of counterfeiting coin
Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
Anyone who counterfeits Indian coins or performs a part of it knowingly will be sentenced to life imprisonment, or to imprisonment in either category for a period of up to 10 years. They may also be fined.
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What is Section 233 IPC?
According to Section 233 of the IPC, anyone who makes, mends or performs any parts of the process of repairing, or buys or sells or disposes of any die or instruments, with the intention of using it, or knowing or believing that it is intended to use, for counterfeiting coins shall be punished.
What is the section of coin in IPC?
Coin. Section 230 (Indian Penal Code) defines coin as the metal that is currently being used by the state authority to issue and stamp currency. 5 Oct 2020
What is the meaning of counterfeiting of coins?
False money, goods or documents do not exist, but are made to appear exactly the same as genuine ones to fool people. He confessed to possessing and delivering fake currency. Synonyms for counterfeit: copied, fake, forged, faked, copy, fake, copy, false. Counterfeit can also be used as a noun.
What is counterfeiting section of IPC?
The person who counterfeits is the one who makes something look like another, with the intention of deceiving others, or knowing that it's likely to happen.
