Section 240

Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit.

The Indian Penal Code, 1860

  • Act 45 of 1860
  • Ministry of Home Affairs
  • Department of Internal Security
About this Act

It is expedient to provide a general Penal Code forindia;

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    Whoever, having any counterfeit coin which is a counterfeit of 1 [Indian coin], and which, at the time when he became possessed of it, he knew to be a counterfeit of 1 [Indian coin], fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, delivers the same to any person, or attempts to induce any person to receive it, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Notes

1. Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for 'the Queens coin".

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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