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SECTION 232 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Counterfeiting Indian coin


Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 232 has been replaced with BNS Section 178 with effect from July 1, 2024.
(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.

Table of Contents
  1. IPC 232 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 232 related FAQs
Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting Indian coin, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.



IPC 232 in Simple Words

In simple words, Section 232 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone counterfeits or is involved in any step of counterfeiting Indian coins, they can be punished with either life imprisonment or imprisonment for up to ten years, and fined.


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Offence : Counterfeiting, or performing any part of the process of counterfeiting coin


Punishment : Imprisonment for Life or 10 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Court of Session



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Frequently Asked Questions


What is Section 233 IPC?

According to Section 233 of the IPC, anyone who makes, mends or performs any parts of the process of repairing, or buys or sells or disposes of any die or instruments, with the intention of using it, or knowing or believing that it is intended to use, for counterfeiting coins shall be punished.


What is the section of coin in IPC?

Coin. Section 230 (Indian Penal Code) defines coin as the metal that is currently being used by the state authority to issue and stamp currency. 5 Oct 2020


What is the meaning of counterfeiting of coins?

False money, goods or documents do not exist, but are made to appear exactly the same as genuine ones to fool people. He confessed to possessing and delivering fake currency. Synonyms for counterfeit: copied, fake, forged, faked, copy, fake, copy, false. Counterfeit can also be used as a noun.


What is counterfeiting section of IPC?

The person who counterfeits is the one who makes something look like another, with the intention of deceiving others, or knowing that it's likely to happen.