IPC Section 252 — Possession of coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof

Summary

If a person knowingly holds a coin that has been illegally altered or tampered with, and they had that knowledge at the time they got the coin, and they intend to use it fraudulently or allow someone else to commit fraud with it, they can be punished. The punishment for this offence is imprisonment for up to three years, and a fine may also be imposed.

Official Text

Whoever fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, is in possession of coin with respect to which the offence defined in either of the sections 246 or 248 has been committed having known at the time of becoming possessed thereof that such offence had been committed with respect to such coin, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Sections referred to

• IPC §246 — Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of coin

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• BNS §180 — Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes