Section 247. Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of Indian coin

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Act: Indian Penal Code, 1860
Section number: 247

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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.