Section 239 · Delivery of coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit
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Whoever, having any
counterfeit coin, which at the time when he became possessed of it, he knew to be counterfeit,
fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, delivers the same to any persons or attempts to
induce any person to receive it, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term
which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.
The offence at a glance
- Punishment
- up to 5 years, fine (no stated ceiling)
- Cognizable
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Non-bailable
- Compoundable
- Not compoundable
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class
- Cognizable — Police may arrest without a warrant
- Non-bailable — Bail is at the court's discretion
From the First Schedule to the BNSS (the CrPC's, for IPC offences)
In the new law
IPC 239BNS 179
179. Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes.
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