IPC Section 234 — Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Indian coin

offences relating to coin and government stamps

Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 7 years and fine

As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine”

Summary

A person who makes, repairs, or takes part in making or repairing any tool or device meant for counterfeiting Indian coin, or who buys, sells, or gives away such a tool knowing or having reason to believe it will be used for counterfeiting, can be sent to prison for up to seven years and may also have to pay a fine.

Official Text

Whoever makes or mends, or performs any part of the process of making or mending or buys, sells or disposes of, any die or instrument, for the purpose of being used, or knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used, for the purpose of counterfeiting Indian 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.

Old <-> New Code Mapping

  • BNS §181 — Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes