IPC Section 239 — Delivery of coin possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit

Summary

If a person has a counterfeit coin and knew it was fake when they got it, and then they give that coin to someone else or try to get someone to accept it, with the intention to cheat or allow cheating, they can be sent to prison for up to five years and also have to pay a fine.

Official Text

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

Old <-> New Code Mapping

• BNS §179 — Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes