IPC Section 257
IPC Section 257 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 deals with the making or selling of instruments for counterfeiting Indian coin.
📜 Section 257 – Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Indian coin
Legal Text:
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 Indian coin, 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.
✅ Key Points:
Applies to anyone who:
Makes or repairs instruments used for counterfeiting Indian coins,
Buys, sells, or disposes of such tools,
Knows or has reason to believe they will be used for counterfeiting.
Punishment:
Imprisonment for life, or
Imprisonment up to 10 years,
Fine is also applicable.
🧠 Example:
If someone manufactures a mold (die) used to create fake ₹10 coins, or sells such a tool knowing it will be used for counterfeiting, they can be punished under Section 257 IPC.
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