BNSChapter X

S. 179

Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank notes.

Description

Whoever sells or delivers to, or buys or receives from, any other person, or otherwise traffics or uses as genuine, any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, currency-note or bank-note, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be forged or counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

BNSS Classification

  • Imprisonment for life, or imprisonment for 10 years and fine.
  • Cognizable
  • Non-bailable
  • Triable by Court of Session.