SECTION 241 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Delivery of coin as genuine, which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be counterfeit
Last Updated: 01 Jun, 2023
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty

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Description of IPC Section 241
According to section 241 of Indian penal code, Whoever delivers to any other person as genuine, or attempts to induce any other person to receive as genuine, any counterfeit coin which he knows to be counterfeit, but which he did not know to be counterfeit at the time when he took it into his possession, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine to an amount which may extend to ten times the value of the coin counterfeited, or with both.
Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
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Knowingly delivering to another any counterfeit coin as genuine, which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be counterfeit | 2 Years or Fine or 10 x Value of Coin or Both | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Knowingly delivering to another any counterfeit coin as genuine, which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be counterfeit
Punishment : 2 Years or Fine or 10 x Value of Coin or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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What offence is defined under IPC 241?
IPC 241 Offence: Knowingly delivering to another any counterfeit coin as genuine, which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be counterfeit.
What is the punishment for IPC 241 Case?
The punishment for IPC 241 is 2 Years or Fine or 10 x Value of Coin or Both.
Is IPC 241 cognizable offence or non-cognizable offence?
IPC 241 is a Cognizable.
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Is IPC 241 bailable or non-bailable offence?
IPC 241 is a Non-Bailable offence.
In what court can IPC 241 be tried?
IPC 241 is tried in the court of Any Magistrate.