What is BNS Section 180 in IPC?

BNS Section 180 (180. Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes.) now corresponds to IPC Section 242 — 242. Possession of counterfeit coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof.. The text is substantially unchanged.

The text is substantially unchanged

BNS Section 180 is now IPC Section 242

180. Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes.

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Old law

BNS §180

180. Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes.

180. Whoever has in his possession any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currency-note or bank-note, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be forged or counterfeit and intending to use the same as genuine or that it may be used as genuine, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both.

Explanation.—If a person establishes the possession of the forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currency-note or bank-note to be from a lawful source, it shall not constitute an offence under this section.

242. Possession of counterfeit coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof.

242. Whoever, fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, is in possession of counterfeit coin, having known at the time when he became possessed thereof that such coin was counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

BNS Section 180 also corresponds to

Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.