IPC Section 232: Counterfeiting Indian Coin
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IPC Section 232: Counterfeiting Indian Coin
Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting 1 Indian coin, shall be punished with 2 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
Amendments
- Subs., ibid., for ‘the Queens coin”.
- Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1-1-1956).
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| 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 By | Court of Session |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
