Section 240 - Indian Penal Code, 1860

Indian Penal Code, 1860

240. Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit

Whoever, having. any counterfeit coin which is a counterfeit of 129[Indian coin], and which, at the time when he became possessed of it, he knew to be a counterfeit of 128[Indian coin], fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, delivers the same to any person, or attempts to induce any person to receive it shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.