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SECTION 251 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is altered


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 251 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 251 related FAQs
Whoever, having coin in his possession with respect to which the offence defined in section 247 or 249 has been committed, and having known at the time when he became possessed of such coin that such offence had been committed with respect to it, fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, delivers such coin to any other person, or attempts to induce any other person to receive the same, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.



IPC 251 in Simple Words

In simple words, Section 251 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone knowingly possesses a fraudulent coin, and with the intent to commit fraud, gives or tries to persuade someone else to accept that coin, they can be imprisoned for up to ten years and fined.


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Offence : Delivery of Indian coin possessed with the knowledge that it is altered


Punishment : 10 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Court of Session



Anyone who, knowing that the criminal offence outlined in section 247 or 249 was committed in relation to the coin, or that the fraud or intent to commit fraud had been committed in relation to the coin, gives such a...





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Frequently Asked Questions


What is Section 251 of the Act?

According to section 251(1) of 1 (5th Supp), related persons are not considered to have a business relationship with one another. Related persons are defined as: Persons who are related by blood, adoption, marriage or common-law partnership. Control relationships involving corporations.


What is Section 252 of IPC?

IPC Section 252: Possession of a coin by a person who was aware that it had been altered at the time he acquired it