IPC Section 253

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XII

S. 253

Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof

Description

Whoever fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, is in possession of coin with respect to which the offence defined in either of the sections 247 or 249 has been committed having known at the time of becoming possessed thereof, that such offence had been committed with respect to such coin, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Possession of Indian coin by a person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof

5 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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