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SECTION 248 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description


Last Updated: 01 Sep, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 248 has been replaced with BNS Section 178 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(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.

Table of Contents
  1. IPC 248 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 248 related FAQs
Whoever performs on any coin any operation which alters the appearance of that coin, with the intention that the said coin shall pass as a coin of a different description, 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 248 in Simple Words

In simple words, Section 248 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone intentionally alters the appearance of a coin to make it look like a different type of coin and tries to pass it off as such, they can be imprisoned for up to three years and fined.


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Offence : Altering appearance of any coin with intent that it shall pass as a coin of a different description


Punishment : 3 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Magistrate First Class



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