IPC Section 240: Delivery Of Indian Coin, Possessed With Knowledge That It Is Counterfeit

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IPC Section 240: Delivery Of Indian Coin, Possessed With Knowledge That It Is Counterfeit

Whoever, having any counterfeit coin which is a counterfeit of 1 [Indian coin], and which, at the time when he became possessed of it, he knew to be a counterfeit of 1 Indian coin, fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, delivers the same to any person, or attempts to induce any person to receive it, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Amendments

  1. Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for ‘the Queens coin”.

-Text In Indian Penal Code

OffenceSame with respect to Indian coin
Punishment
10 Years + Fine
CognizanceCognizable
BailNon-bailable
Triable ByCourt of Session
Offence CompoundableOffence is NOT Compoundable

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