IPC Section 234
IPC Section 234 – Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting coin
Text of the Law:
"Whoever makes, or mends, or performs any part of the process of making or mending, or buys, sells or disposes of, any die or instrument for the purpose of being used, or knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used, for the purpose of counterfeiting coin, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine."
Key Points:
This section applies to:
Making, mending, buying, selling, or disposing of tools (like dies or instruments) used for counterfeiting coins.
Even knowing or having reason to believe the instruments will be used for counterfeiting is enough.
Intent or knowledge is crucial.
Punishment:
Imprisonment up to 7 years, and
Fine
Illustration:
If someone is caught with a die used to stamp fake coins and is aware of its purpose, even if they didn't use it personally, they can be punished under Section 234 IPC.
Related Sections:
Section 232 IPC – Counterfeiting coins.
Section 235 IPC – Possession of instruments or materials for counterfeiting coins.
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