Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
Chapter 10
Offences relating to Coin, Currency-Notes, Bank-Notes, & Govt. Stamps
Section 179 • Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes
Description
Whoever imports or exports, or sells or delivers to, or buys or receives from, any other person, or otherwise traffics or uses as genuine, any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currency-note or bank-note, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be forged or counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.
📖 Understanding This Section
This section is part of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Chapter 10 (Offences relating to Coin, Currency-Notes, Bank-Notes, & Govt. Stamps). Legal provisions are subject to interpretation by courts and may be amended by legislation. For specific legal advice regarding this section, please consult a qualified legal professional.