Category of Bare Act |
Name of the Act |
Year of Promulgation |
Criminal Laws |
Indian Penal Code |
1860 |
Act Number |
Enactment Date |
Chapter Number |
45 |
06.10.1860 |
12 |
Chapter Title |
Sub-Chapter |
Legislated by |
Of Offence Relating to Coins and Government Stamps |
- |
Parliament of India |
Whoever, having any counterfeit coin, which at the time when he became possessed of it knew to be counterfeit, fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, delivers the same to any person, 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.
Offence Description |
Punishment provided |
Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
Having any counterfeit coin known to be such when it came into possession, and delivering, etc., the same to any person. |
Imprisonment for 5 years and fine. |
Cognizable |
Bailable/Non-Bailable |
Trial Court Details |
Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
Non-Bailable |
Court of Session. |
Non-Compoundable |
Compoundable by Whom |
Concerned Ministry |
Concerned Department |
Non-Compoundable |
Ministry of Home Affairs |
Department of Internal Security |