Section 248 · Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description
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Whoever performs on any coin any operation which alters the appearance of that coin, with the intention
that the said coin shall pass as a coin of a different description, shall be punished with imprisonment of
either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
The offence at a glance
- Punishment
- up to 3 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 248BNS 178
178. Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currency-notes or bank-notes.
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