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Section 231 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
231. Counterfeiting coin
Whoever counterfeits or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting coin, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which nay extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Explanation- A person commits this offence who intending to practice deception, or knowing it to be likely that deception will thereby be practiced, causes a genuine coin to appear like a different coin.
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- Section 120B: Punishment of criminal conspiracy
- Section 98: Right of private defense against the act of a person of unsound mind, etc.
- Section 160: Punishment for committing affray
- Section 182: False information, with intent to cause public servant to use his lawful power to the injury of another person
- Section 251: Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is altered
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