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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 Sep, 2024
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.
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.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Possession of instrument or material for the purpose of using the same for counterfeiting coin | 3 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
| If Indian coin | 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
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
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