Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Chapter 10

Offences relating to Coin, Currency-Notes, Bank-Notes, & Govt. Stamps

Section 180Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-note

Description

Whoever has in his possession any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currency-note or bank-note, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be forged or counterfeit and intending to use the same as genuine or that it may be used as genuine, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.—If a person establishes the possession of the forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currency-note or bank-note to be from a lawful source, it shall not constitute an offence under this section.

📖 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.