What is IPC Section 238 in BNS?

IPC Section 238 (238. Import or export of counterfeits of the Indian coin.) now corresponds to BNS Section 179 — 179. Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes.. The text is substantially unchanged.

The text is substantially unchanged

IPC Section 238 is now BNS Section 179

238. Import or export of counterfeits of the Indian coin.

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IPC §238

238. Import or export of counterfeits of the Indian coin.

238. Whoever imports into India, or exports therefrom, any counterfeit coin, which he knows or has reason to believe to be a counterfeit of Indian coin, shall be punished with Imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

179. Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes.

179. Whoever imports or exports, or sells or delivers to, or buys or receives from, any other person, or otherwise traffics or uses as genuine, any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currency-note or bank-note, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be forged or counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.