IPC Section 247: Fraudulently Or Dishonestly Diminishing Weight Or Altering Composition Of Indian Coin
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IPC Section 247: Fraudulently Or Dishonestly Diminishing Weight Or Altering Composition Of Indian Coin
Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly performs on 1 any Indian coin any operation which diminishes the weight or alters the composition of that coin, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Amendments
- Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for any of “the Queens coin”.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Fraudulently diminishing the weight or altering the composition of Indian coin |
| Punishment | 7 Years + Fine |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-bailable |
| Triable By | Magistrate First Class |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
