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IPC Section 238 - Import or export of counterfeits of the Indian coin
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(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.
Whoever imports into India, or exports there from, any counterfeit coin, which he knows or has reason to believe to be a counterfeit of Indian coin, shall be punished with Imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 238 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 238 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone knowingly imports or exports any counterfeit Indian coin, they can be punished with either life imprisonment or imprisonment up to ten years, and fined.
Import or export of counterfeits of the Indian coin
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Import or export of counterfeit of Indian coin, knowing the same to be counterfeit | Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Import or export of counterfeit of Indian coin, knowing the same to be counterfeit
Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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