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Section 247 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
247. Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of Indian coin
Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly performs on 130[any Indian 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 seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Related Sections
- Section 237: Import or export of counterfeit coin
- Section 199: False statement made in declaration which is by law receivable as evidence
- Section 206: Fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent its seizure as forfeited or in execution
- Section 75: Enhanced punishment for certain offences under Chapter XII or Chapter XVII after previous conviction
- Section 108: Abettor
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