Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 233 :
Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting coin:
(See section 181 of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence:
Offence: Making, buying or selling instrument for the purpose of counterfeiting coin.
Punishment :Imprisonment for 3 years and fine.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable :Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable :Bailable.
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable :Magistrate of the first class.
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Whoever makes or mends, or performs any part of the process of making or mending, or buys, sells or disposes of, any die or instrument, for the purpose of being used, or knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used, for the purpose of counterfeiting coin, shall be punished will imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
