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Section 246 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
246. Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of coin
Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly performs on any coin any operation which diminishes the weight or alters the composition of that coin, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Explanation- A person who scoops out part of the coin and puts anything else into the cavity alters the composition of that coin.
Related Sections
- Section 21: Public Servant
- Section 489B: Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank- notes
- Section 511: Punishment for attempting to commit offences punishable with imprisonment for life or other imprisonment
- Section 80: Accident in doing a lawful act
- Section 268: Public nuisance Public nuisance
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