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IPC Section 251 - Delivery of Indian 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 247 or 249 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 ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
IPC 251 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 251 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone knowingly possesses a fraudulent coin, 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 ten years and fined.
Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is altered
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delivery of Indian coin possessed with the knowledge that it is altered | 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Delivery of Indian coin possessed with the knowledge that it is altered
Punishment : 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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What is Section 251 of the Act?
According to section 251(1) of 1 (5th Supp), related persons are not considered to have a business relationship with one another. Related persons are defined as: Persons who are related by blood, adoption, marriage or common-law partnership. Control relationships involving corporations.
What is Section 252 of IPC?
IPC Section 252: Possession of a coin by a person who was aware that it had been altered at the time he acquired it
