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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.
Related Sections
- Section 236: Abetting in India the counterfeiting out of India of coin
- Section 382: Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of the theft
- Section 214: Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender
- Section 506: Punishment for criminal intimidation
- Section 248: Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description
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