Section 247

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

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 fraudulently or dishonestly performs on 1 [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.

Notes

1. Subs. by the A. O. 1950, for any of "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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