IPC Section 249: Altering Appearance Of Indian Coin With Intent That It Shall Pass As Coin Of Different Description
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IPC Section 249: Altering Appearance Of Indian Coin With Intent That It Shall Pass As Coin Of Different Description
Whoever performs on 1 [any Indian coin] any operation which alters the appearance of that coin, with the intention that the said coin shall pass as a coin of a different description, 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 | Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as a coin of a different description |
| Punishment | 7 Years + Fine |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-bailable |
| Triable By | Magistrate First Class |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
