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SECTION 489B IPC - Indian Penal Code - Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank-notes
Last Updated: 01 Sep, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
Please refer to BNS 179 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 489B in Simple Words
If someone knowingly sells, buys, receives, or uses as genuine any forged or counterfeit 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Using as genuine forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank-notes | Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Court of Session |
Offence : Using as genuine forged or counterfeit 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 under section 489?
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Is 489 C IPC bailable or non bailable?
This section is classified as Bailable (not compoundable), Cognizable (not compoundable) and Bailable.
