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SECTION 237 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Import or export of counterfeit coin


Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 237 has been replaced with BNS Section 179 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(Eleven sections of IPC have been covered in this single section of BNS. Thus, in a single stroke, the number of section and offences has been reduced by ten.)

Please refer to BNS 179 for updated procedures & punishments.

Table of Contents
  1. IPC 237 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 237 related FAQs
Whoever imports into India, or exports therefrom, any counterfeit coin, knowingly or having reason to believe that the same is counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.



IPC 237 in Simple Words

In simple words, Section 237 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone knowingly imports or exports any counterfeit coin into or from India, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to three years and fined.


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Offence : Import or export of counterfeit coin, knowing the same to be counterfeit


Punishment : 3 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Magistrate First Class



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Frequently Asked Questions


What is the IPC section 238?

Anyone who imports or exports counterfeit coins into India that he knows, or has reasonable grounds to believe, are counterfeits of Indian currency will be punished by imprisonment for life or by either type of imprisonment for a period of up to 10 years. They may also be fined.


What is 337 IPC?

This section states that 'Whoever harms any person through an act committed rashly or negligence, and as such endangers the life of another or their safety, shall be punished by imprisonment of up to six months or a fine of up to five hundred rupees or both.


Which IPC section is criminal?

Sections 120B, 121 and 132 are criminal conspiracy sections. Section 194 is false evidence used to obtain a conviction for a capital crime.