IPC Section 246

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XII

S. 246

Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of coin

Description

Whoever, fraudulently or dishonestly performs on any coin any operation which diminishes the weight or alters the composition of that 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.

...More in Chapter XII

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Fraudulently diminishing the weight or altering the composition of any coin

3 Years + Fine

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Cognizable

Non-Bailable

Magistrate First Class

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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