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IPC Section 250 - Delivery of coin possessed with knowledge that it is altered
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Eleven sections of IPC have been covered in this single section of BNS. Thus, in a single stroke, the number of section and offences has been reduced by ten.)
Please refer to BNS 179 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever, having coin in his possession with respect to which the offence defined in section 246 or 248 has been committed, and having known at the time when he became possessed of such coin that such offence had been committed with respect to it, fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, delivers such coin to any other person, or attempts to induce any other person to receive the same, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 250 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 250 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone knowingly possesses a coin involved in fraud and with the intent to commit fraud, gives or tries to persuade someone else to accept that coin, they can be imprisoned for up to five years and fined.
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Manoj Kumar Tiwari vs Manish Sisodia
Delivery of coin possessed with knowledge that it is altered
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery to another of coin possessed with the knowledge that it is altered | 5 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Delivery to another of coin possessed with the knowledge that it is altered
Punishment : 5 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
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