IPC Section 251. Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is altered

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 coin in his possession with respect to which the offence defined in section 247 or 249 has been committed, and having known at the time when he became possessed of such coin that such offence had been committed, delivers such coin to any other person, or attempts to induce any other person to receive the same, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Offence Description Punishment provided Cognizable/Non-Cognizable
Delivery of Indian coin possessed with the knowledge that it is altered. Imprisonment for 10 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