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SECTION 489A IPC - Indian Penal Code - Counterfeiting currency-notes or bank-notes
Last Updated: 01 Jan, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Nine 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 eight. Illustrations given u/s 230 IPC are excluded.)
Please refer to BNS 178 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 489A in Simple Words
If someone counterfeits or is involved in the process of counterfeiting currency notes or banknotes, they can be punished with life imprisonment or imprisonment for up to ten years, along with a fine.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Counterfeiting currency-notes or bank-notes | Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Counterfeiting currency-notes or bank-notes
Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Court of Session
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What is the IPC Act 489?
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What is the punishment for fake notes?
What is the penalty for an offence involving fake currency? Under IPC section 489C, any attempt to circulate counterfeit currency in the knowledge that they are fake is punishable by fines or imprisonment from seven years up to life imprisonment or both. 27 Mar 2023
Is 489 a bailable offence?
IPC 489A does not carry a criminal penalty. 1 Nov 2023
