Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
XII · Section 240

Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

Whoever, having any counterfeit coin, which is a counterfeit of 4[Indian coin], and which, at the time when he became possessed of it, he knew to be a counterfeit of 4[Indian coin], fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, delivers the same to any person, or attempts to induce any person to receive it, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Judgments on Section 240