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SECTION 253 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Possession of Indian 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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  1. IPC 253 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 253 related FAQs
Whoever fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, is in possession of coin with respect to which the offence defined in either of the sections 247 or 249 has been committed having known at the time of becoming possessed thereof, that such offence had been committed with respect to such coin, 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 253 in Simple Words

In simple words, Section 253 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 five years and fined.


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Offence : Possession of Indian coin by a person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof


Punishment : 5 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Magistrate First Class



The person who, knowing that the coin in question had been used in the commission of an offence as defined in section 247 or section 249, was in possession of it, will be punished.





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Frequently Asked Questions


Is 253 IPC bailable or not?

This section is not bailable, Recognizable or Compoundable.


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


What is Section 353 of the IPC?

What is IPC section 353? IPC Section 353, which describes the obstructing of the duty of a Public Servant with the use criminal force and assault to prevent the public servant performing his task, will be charged as Section 353.


What is the Section 354 IPC?

The section 354 of the IPC states: Whoever assaults a woman or uses criminal force on her, knowing that it is likely to offend her modesty or intending to do so, will be punished by imprisonment for up to two years or a fine.