§ 243 Indian Penal Code, 1860

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Section 243. Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof

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Indian Penal Code, 1860
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243

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Indian Penal Code, 1860

243. Possession of Indian 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, which is a counterfeit of 126[Indian coin], having known at the time when he became possessed of it that it was counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.