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IPC Section 234 - Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Indian coin
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Six 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 five, and 'any coin, stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue' is added.)
Please refer to BNS 181 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever makes or mends, or performs any part of the process of making or mending or buys, sells or disposes of, any die or instrument, for the purpose of being used, or knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used, for the purpose of counterfeiting Indian coin, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 234 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 234 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone manufactures, repairs, buys, sells, or deals with any die or instrument intended for counterfeiting Indian coins, they can be imprisoned for up to seven years and fined.
Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Indian coin
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Making, buying or selling instrument for the purpose of counterfeiting Indian coin | 7 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Making, buying or selling instrument for the purpose of counterfeiting Indian coin
Punishment : 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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Anyone who makes, mends or performs a part of the making, mending, process, or buys or sells or disposes off any die or instruments with the intention of using it, or knows or has reason to believe that the intended use is to counterfeit Indian coins, will be punished by imprisonment.
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What are the Offences relating to coins and government stamps?
According to section 259, anyone who possesses a revenue stamp issued by government while knowing that it is counterfeit and intends on using or disposing of the same, will be punished with either simple or rigorous imprisonment for up to 7 years, accompanied by a fine. 5 Oct 2020
