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SECTION 252 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Possession of coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 252 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 252 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone knowingly possesses a fraudulent coin and intends to commit fraud or is aware that a fraud has already been committed with that coin, they can be imprisoned for up to three years and fined.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Possession of altered coin by a person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof | 3 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Possession of altered coin by a person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof
Punishment : 3 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
Anyone who, with the intent to commit fraud, has in their possession a coin in relation to which an offence as defined in section 246 or section 248 was committed, knowing at the time they became in possession that the offence had already been committed.
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