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Section 231 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
231. Counterfeiting coin
Whoever counterfeits or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting coin, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which nay extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Explanation- A person commits this offence who intending to practice deception, or knowing it to be likely that deception will thereby be practiced, causes a genuine coin to appear like a different coin.
Related Sections
- Section 463: Forgery
- Section 498: Enticing or taking away or detaining with criminal intent a married woman
- Section 176: Omission to give notice or information to public servant by person legally bound to give it
- Section 216A: Penalty for harboring robbers or dacoits
- Section 225B: Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension, or escape or rescue in cases not otherwise provided for
Related Acts
- Provisional Collection of Taxes Act, 2023
- Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union Territories) Act, 2019
- Payment of Gratuity (Amendment) Act, 2018
- National Capital Territory of Delhi (Recognition of Property Rights of Residents in Unauthorised Colonies) Act, 2019
- International Financial Services Centres Authority Act, 2019
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