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IPC Section 247 - Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of Indian coin
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
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.
Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly performs on any Indian coin any operation which diminishes the weight or alters the composition of that coin, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 247 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 247 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone fraudulently or dishonestly alters the weight or composition of an Indian coin, they can be imprisoned for up to seven years and fined.
Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of Indian coin
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraudulently diminishing the weight or altering the composition of Indian coin | 7 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Fraudulently diminishing the weight or altering the composition of Indian coin
Punishment : 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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