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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 Sep, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Six 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 five. and 'not constitute an offence' is added.)
Please refer to BNS 180 for updated procedures & punishments.
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.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Possession of Indian coin by a person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof | 5 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
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
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