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SECTION 235 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Possession of instrument or material for the purpose of using the same for counterfeiting coin


Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


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  1. IPC 235 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 235 related FAQs
Whoever is in possession of any instrument or material, for the purpose of using the same for counterfeiting coin, or knowing or having reason to believe that the same is intended to be used for that purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine;

if Indian coin — and if the coin to be counterfeited is Indian coin, 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 235 in Simple Words

In simple words, Section 235 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone is found in possession of any instrument or material meant for counterfeiting coins or if they know or have reason to believe it's intended for counterfeiting, they can be imprisoned for up to three years and fined. If the coin to be counterfeited is Indian coin, the punishment can be imprisonment for up to ten years and fine.


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Offence : Possession of instrument or material for the purpose of using the same for counterfeiting coin


Punishment : 3 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Magistrate First Class



Offence : If Indian coin


Punishment : 10 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Court of Session



Anyone who is in possession or has reason to believe they are going to use an instrument or material to counterfeit coins, or to make fake money, will be punished by imprisonment for up to three years.





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