The text is substantially unchanged
BNS Section 178(5) is now IPC Section 246
178(Explanation (5))
Old law
BNS §178(5)
178(Explanation (5))
178. Explanation (5) the offence of “counterfeiting coin” includes diminishing the weight or alteration of the composition, or alteration of the appearance of the coin.
Read more: BNS §178(5)New law
IPC §246
246. Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of coin.
246. Whoever, fraudulently or dishonestly performs on any 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 three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Explanation.—A person who scoops out part of the coin and puts anything else into the cavity alters the composition of the coin.
Read more: IPC §246Explanation.—A person who scoops out part of the coin and puts anything else into the cavity alters the composition of the coin.
Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.