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Section 252 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
252. Possession of coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof-
Whoever, fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, is in possession of coin with respect to which the offence defined in either of the section 246 or 248 has been committed, having known at the time of becoming possessed thereof that such offence had been committed with respect to such 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.
Related Sections
- Section 246: Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of coin
- Section 473: Making or possessing counterfeit seal, etc., with intent to commit forgery punishable otherwise
- Section 454: Lurking house-trespass or house-breaking in order to commit offence punishable with imprisonment
- Section 413: Habitually dealing in stolen property
- Section 214: Offering gift or restoration of property in consideration of screening offender
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