Indian Penal Code 1860
Section 251 :
Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is altered:
(See section 180 of BNS 2023)
Classification of Offence :
Offence: Delivery of Indian coin possessed with the knowledge that it is altered.
Punishment : Imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Cognizable
Bailable or Non-bailable : Non-bailable
Compoundable or Non-compoundable : Non-compoundable
By Which Court Triable : Court of Session.
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Whoever, having coin in his possession with respect to which the offence defined in Section 247 or 249 has been committed, and having known at the time when he became possessed of such coin that such offence had been committed with respect to it, fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, delivers such coin to any other person, or attempts to induce any other person to receive the same, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
