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IPC Section 249 - Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 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 249 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 249 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone intentionally alters the appearance of an Indian 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 seven years and fined.
Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as a coin of a different description | 7 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as a coin of a different description
Punishment : 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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What is under section 249?
The Magistrate, without regard to anything that has been said before, may at his discretion, any time prior to the scheduled hearing, decide whether the complaint is valid or not, and if the offence is a cognizable one.
What is the discharge of accused under section 249 of CRPC?
The Magistrate can discharge the complaint at his discretion, even before the charge is framed, if the complainant does not appear on the day set for hearing the case and if it has been lawfully compounded.
Is 294 B IPC bailable or not?
The nature of the offense under section 294 IPC It is cognizable. This means that police can arrest someone without a warrant and/or prior court approval. The summons is triable by any magistrate and bailable. 7 Jun 2023
