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(Nine sections of IPC have been covered in this single section of BNS. Thus, in a single stroke, the number of sections and offences has been reduced by eight. Illustrations given u/s 230 IPC are excluded.)
Please refer to BNS 178 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 231 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 231 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone counterfeits or is involved in any step of counterfeiting coins, they can be imprisoned for up to seven years and fined.
Counterfeiting coin
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counterfeiting, or performing any part of the process of counterfeiting coin | 7 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Counterfeiting, or performing any part of the process of counterfeiting coin
Punishment : 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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What is Section 231 of the IPC?
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What is Section 232 of the IPC?
Anyone who counterfeits Indian coins or performs knowingly any part of that process, will be punished by imprisonment for life or imprisonment of either type for a period of up to 10 years. They may also be fined.
What is the meaning of counterfeit 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, false. Counterfeit can also be used as a noun.
What are the Offences relating to coin and government stamps?
Section 259 states that anyone who possesses a revenue stamp issued by government while knowing it is counterfeit and intends to use, or dispose of, the same as authentic, will be punished with either a simple or rigorous imprisonment of up to 7 years, accompanied by a fine. 5 Oct 2020
