Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
XII · Section 251

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

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

Whoever, having coin in his possession with respect to which the offence defined in section 247 or 249 has been committed, and having known at the time when he became possessed of such coin that such offence had been committed with respect to it, fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, delivers such coin to any other person, or attempts to induce any other person to receive the same, 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 251