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Section 242 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
242. Possession of counterfeit coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof-
Whoever, fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, is in possession of counterfeit coin, having known at the time when he became possessed thereof that such coin was counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Related Sections
- Section 416: Cheating by personation
- Section 331: Voluntarily causing grievous hurt to extort confession, or to compel restoration of property
- Section 421: Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors
- Section 408: Criminal breach of trust by clerk or servant
- Section 382: Theft after preparation made for causing death, hurt or restraint in order to the committing of the theft
Related Acts
- Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (Prevention and Control) Act, 2017
- Regional Centre for Biotechnology Act, 2016
- Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019
- Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015
- Repealing and Amending Act, 2015
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