IPC Section 249 — Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description

offences relating to coin and government stamps

Criminal

Summary

Whoever changes the appearance of an Indian coin, intending for it to be used as a different kind of coin, can be imprisoned for up to seven years and also fined.

Official Text

Whoever performs on 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.

Related Judgments

THE STATE OF RAJASTHAN v. KANHAIYA LAL — Supreme Court of India (2019)
... Petitioner vs 1. The State represented by — Madras High Court (2014)
Crl.A.No.228/2010 vs State rep.by: — Madras High Court (2010)
... Petitioners/Accused vs The Deputy Superintendent of Police, — Madras High Court (2007)
CENTRAL BUREAU OF INVESTIGATION v. K.M. SHARAN — Supreme Court of India (2008)
Petitioners in Crl.O.P.No.27638/2011 vs Mr.K.S.Palanichamy — Madras High Court (2011)
... Petitioner vs 1. The Inspector of Police, — Madras High Court (2019)
...Petitioner vs State represented by — Madras High Court (2010)