BNS Section 180 – Possession of forged or counterfeit coin currency-note or bank-note | Lexolive

⚖ BNS: Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Act No. 45 of 2023 · Replaces IPC 1860 · In force: 1 July 2024

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BNS Section 180 – Possession of forged or counterfeit coin currency-note or bank-note

Chapter 10: Offences Relating to Coin and Currency · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

BNS Section 180 IPC S.489C 🔒 Non-Bailable 🔍 Cognizable ⚖ Magistrate Court

IPC Reference IPC S.489C

Whoever has in his possession any forged or counterfeit coin Government 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 shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years or with fine or with both.

ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes

Up to 7 years or fine or both. Cognizable. Non-bailable. Triable by Magistrate of first class.

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