BNS Section 178 – Counterfeiting coin currency-notes or bank-notes
Chapter 10: Offences Relating to Coin and Currency ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 178
IPC S.489A
🔒 Non-Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Court of Session
Whoever counterfeits or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting any coin Government stamp currency-note or bank-note 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.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Life or up to 10 years and fine. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Court of Session.
