IPC Section 233. Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting coin

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 makes or mends, or performs any part of the process of making or mending, or buys, sells or disposes of, any die or instrument, for the purpose of being used, or knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used, for the purpose of counterfeiting 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.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Making, buying or selling instrument for the purpose of counterfeiting coin. Imprisonment for 3 years, and fine. Cognisable
Bailable/Non-Bailable Trial Court Details Compoundable/Non-Compoundable
Non-bailable         Magistrate of the first class. Non-Compoundable
Compoundable by Whom Concerned Ministry Concerned Department
Non-Compoundable Ministry of Home Affairs Department of Internal Security