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SECTION 246 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of coin
Last Updated: 01 Jan, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Nine 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 eight. Illustrations given u/s 230 IPC are excluded.)
Please refer to BNS 178 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 246 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 246 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone fraudulently or dishonestly alters the weight or composition of a coin, they can be imprisoned for up to three years and fined.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraudulently diminishing the weight or altering the composition of any coin | 3 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Fraudulently diminishing the weight or altering the composition of any coin
Punishment : 3 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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