INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
242. Possession of counterfeit coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit
180. Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-
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INDIAN PENAL CODE, 1860
Possession of counterfeit coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit
when he became possessed thereof.
242. Possession of counterfeit coin by person who knew it to be
counterfeit when he became possessed thereof.--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.
Repealed / historical reference India Code — IPC 1860
BHARATIYA NYAYA SANHITA, 2023
180. Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-
notes.—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.
Current law India Code — BNS 2023