Section 252 · Section 252. Possession of coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof
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 section 246 or 248 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 three years and shall also be liable to fine.
CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCE
Punishment-Imprisonment for 3 years and fine-Cognizable-Non-bailable-Triable by Magistrate of the first class-Non-compoundable.
The offence at a glance
- Punishment
- up to 3 years, fine (no stated ceiling)
- Cognizable
- Cognizable
- Bailable
- Non-bailable
- Compoundable
- Not compoundable
- Triable by
- Magistrate of the first class
- Cognizable — Police may arrest without a warrant
- Non-bailable — Bail is at the court's discretion
From the First Schedule to the BNSS (the CrPC's, for IPC offences)
In the new law
IPC 252BNS 180
180. Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes.
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