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Explain the definition of 'coin' as per Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 230: “Coin” defined and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '230', 'IPC Heading': '“Coin” defined', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
230.
"Coin" defined 
 124  [Coin is metal used for the time being as money, and
stamped and issued by the authority of some State or Sovereign Power in order
to be so used.] 
Indian coin 125[Indian
coin is metal stamped and issued by the authority of the Government of India in
order to be used as money; and metal which has been so stamped and issued shall
continue to be Indian coin for the purposes of this Chapter, notwithstanding
that it nay have ceased to be used as money.]
Illustrations
(a) Cowries are not
coin.
(b) Lumps of unstamped
copper, though used as money, are not coin.
(c) Medals are not
coin, in as much as they are not intended to be used as money.
(d) The coin
denominated as the Company\'s rupee is 126[Indian coin].
 127  [(c) The "Farukhabad rupee" which was formerly
used as money under the authority of the Government of India is 126[Indian
coin] although it is no longer so used].', 'BNS Section': '178', 'BNS Heading': 'Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currencynotes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Chapter X
Of Offences Relating to Coin, CurrencyNotes, BankNotes, and Government Stamps
178. Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currencynotes or banknotes.
Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting, any coin, stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, currencynote or banknote, 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.
Explanation.For the purposes of this Chapter,
(1) the expression "banknote" means a promissory note or engagement for the payment of money to bearer on demand issued by any person carrying on the business of banking in any part of the world, or issued by or under the authority of any State or Sovereign Power, and intended to be used as equivalent to, or as a substitute for money;
(2) "coin" shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in section 2 of the Coinage Act, 2011 and includes metal used for the time being as money and is stamped and issued by or under the authority of any State or Sovereign Power intended to be so used;
(3) a person commits the offence of "counterfeiting Government stamp" who counterfeits by causing a genuine stamp of one denomination to appear like a genuine stamp of a different denomination;
(4) a person commits the offence of counterfeiting coin who intending to practise deception, or knowing it to be likely that deception will thereby be practised, causes a genuine coin to appear like a different coin; and
(5) the offence of "counterfeiting coin" includes diminishing the weight or alteration of the composition, or alteration of the appearance of the coin.'}
Discuss the consequences of counterfeiting coin according to Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 231: Counterfeiting coin and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '231', 'IPC Heading': 'Counterfeiting coin', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
231. Counterfeiting coin
Whoever counterfeits or knowingly performs any part of the process 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.   Explanation.—A person commits this offence who intending to practise deception, or knowing it to be likely that deception will thereby be practised, causes a genuine coin to appear like a different coin.', 'BNS Section': '178', 'BNS Heading': 'Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currencynotes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Chapter X
Of Offences Relating to Coin, CurrencyNotes, BankNotes, and Government Stamps
178. Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currencynotes or banknotes.
Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting, any coin, stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, currencynote or banknote, 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.
Explanation.For the purposes of this Chapter,
(1) the expression "banknote" means a promissory note or engagement for the payment of money to bearer on demand issued by any person carrying on the business of banking in any part of the world, or issued by or under the authority of any State or Sovereign Power, and intended to be used as equivalent to, or as a substitute for money;
(2) "coin" shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in section 2 of the Coinage Act, 2011 and includes metal used for the time being as money and is stamped and issued by or under the authority of any State or Sovereign Power intended to be so used;
(3) a person commits the offence of "counterfeiting Government stamp" who counterfeits by causing a genuine stamp of one denomination to appear like a genuine stamp of a different denomination;
(4) a person commits the offence of counterfeiting coin who intending to practise deception, or knowing it to be likely that deception will thereby be practised, causes a genuine coin to appear like a different coin; and
(5) the offence of "counterfeiting coin" includes diminishing the weight or alteration of the composition, or alteration of the appearance of the coin.'}
Explain the legal implications of counterfeiting Indian coin as outlined in Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 232: Counterfeiting Indian coin and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '232', 'IPC Heading': 'Counterfeiting Indian coin', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
232.
Counterfeiting Indian coin 
Whoever counterfeits,
or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting 126[Indian
coin], shall be punished with 104[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.', 'BNS Section': '178', 'BNS Heading': 'Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currencynotes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Chapter X
Of Offences Relating to Coin, CurrencyNotes, BankNotes, and Government Stamps
178. Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currencynotes or banknotes.
Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting, any coin, stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, currencynote or banknote, 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.
Explanation.For the purposes of this Chapter,
(1) the expression "banknote" means a promissory note or engagement for the payment of money to bearer on demand issued by any person carrying on the business of banking in any part of the world, or issued by or under the authority of any State or Sovereign Power, and intended to be used as equivalent to, or as a substitute for money;
(2) "coin" shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in section 2 of the Coinage Act, 2011 and includes metal used for the time being as money and is stamped and issued by or under the authority of any State or Sovereign Power intended to be so used;
(3) a person commits the offence of "counterfeiting Government stamp" who counterfeits by causing a genuine stamp of one denomination to appear like a genuine stamp of a different denomination;
(4) a person commits the offence of counterfeiting coin who intending to practise deception, or knowing it to be likely that deception will thereby be practised, causes a genuine coin to appear like a different coin; and
(5) the offence of "counterfeiting coin" includes diminishing the weight or alteration of the composition, or alteration of the appearance of the coin.'}
Discuss the provisions for making or selling instruments for counterfeiting coin as per Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 233: Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting coin and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '233', 'IPC Heading': 'Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting coin', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
233. Making
or selling instrument for counterfeiting coin
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 three years, and shall also be
liable to fine.', 'BNS Section': '181', 'BNS Heading': 'Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
181. Making or Possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes.
Whoever makes or mends, or performs any part of the process of making or mending, or buys or sells or disposes of, or has in his possession, any machinery, die, or instrument or material for the purpose of being used, or knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used, for forging or counterfeiting any coin, stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, currencynote or banknote, 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.'}
Explain the consequences of making or selling instruments for counterfeiting Indian coin according to Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 234: Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Indian coin and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '234', 'IPC Heading': 'Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Indian coin', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
234. Making
or selling instrument for counterfeiting Indian coin
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 126[Indian 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.', 'BNS Section': '181', 'BNS Heading': 'Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
181. Making or Possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes.
Whoever makes or mends, or performs any part of the process of making or mending, or buys or sells or disposes of, or has in his possession, any machinery, die, or instrument or material for the purpose of being used, or knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used, for forging or counterfeiting any coin, stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, currencynote or banknote, 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.'}
Discuss the legal implications of possession of instruments or material for the purpose of using the same for counterfeiting coin as outlined in Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 235: Possession of instrument or material for the purpose of using the same for counterfeiting coin and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '235', 'IPC Heading': 'Possession of instrument, or material for the purpose of using the same for counterfeiting coin', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
235.
Possession of instrument, or material for the purpose of using the same for
counterfeiting coin 
Whoever is in
possession of any instrument or material, for the purpose of using the same for
counterfeiting coin, or knowing or having reason to believe that the same is
intended to be used for that purpose, shall be punished with imprisonment of
either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also
be liable to fine;
if Indian coin 
and if the coin to be counterfeited is 128[Indian coin], shall be
punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to
ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.', 'BNS Section': '181', 'BNS Heading': 'Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
181. Making or Possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes.
Whoever makes or mends, or performs any part of the process of making or mending, or buys or sells or disposes of, or has in his possession, any machinery, die, or instrument or material for the purpose of being used, or knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used, for forging or counterfeiting any coin, stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, currencynote or banknote, 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.'}
Explain the provisions for abetting in India the counterfeiting out of India of coin as per Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 236: Abetting in India the counterfeiting out of India of coin and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '236', 'IPC Heading': 'Abetting in India the counterfeiting out of India of coin', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
236.
Abetting in  India the counterfeiting out of India
of coin
Whoever, being within 128[India],
abets the counterfeiting of coin out of 128[India], shall be
punished in the same manner as if he abetted the counterfeiting of such coin
within 128[India].', 'BNS Section': 'Repealed in BNS', 'BNS Heading': 'Repealed in BNS', 'BNS description': 'Repealed in BNS'}
Discuss the consequences of import or export of counterfeit coin according to Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 237: Import or export of counterfeit coin and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '237', 'IPC Heading': 'Import or export of counterfeit coin', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
237. Import
or export of counterfeit coin 
Whoever imports into128[India],
or exports there from, any counterfeit coin, knowing or having reason to
believe that the same is counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of
either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also
be liable to fine.', 'BNS Section': '179', 'BNS Heading': 'Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
179. Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes.
Whoever imports or exports, or sells or delivers to, or buys or receives from, any other person, or otherwise traffics or uses as genuine, any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currencynote or banknote, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be forged or counterfeit, 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.'}
Explain the legal implications of import or export of counterfeits of the Indian coin as outlined in Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 238: Import or export of counterfeits of the Indian coin and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '238', 'IPC Heading': 'Import or export of counterfeits of Indian coin', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
238. Import
or export of counterfeits of the  
 India coin
Whoever imports into
128[India], or exports there from, any counterfeit coin, which he knows or has
reason to believe to be a counterfeit of 129[Indian coin], shall be
punished with imprisonment with 188[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.', 'BNS Section': '179', 'BNS Heading': 'Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
190. Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object.
If an offence is committed by any member of an unlawful assembly in prosecution of the common object of that assembly, or such as the members of that assembly knew to be likely to be committed in prosecution of that object, every person who, at the time of the committing of that offence, is a member of the same assembly, is guilty of that offence.'}
Discuss the provisions for delivery of coin possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit as per Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 239: Delivery of coin possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '239', 'IPC Heading': 'Delivery of coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
239.
Delivery of coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit
Whoever, having any
counterfeit coin, which at the time when he became possessed of it knew to be
counterfeit, fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, delivers
the same to any person, or attempts to induce any person to receive it shall be
punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to
five years, and shall also be liable to fine.', 'BNS Section': '179', 'BNS Heading': 'Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
179. Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes.
Whoever imports or exports, or sells or delivers to, or buys or receives from, any other person, or otherwise traffics or uses as genuine, any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currencynote or banknote, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be forged or counterfeit, 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.'}
Explain the consequences of delivery of Indian coin possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit according to Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 240: Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.Explain the legal implications of delivering a coin as genuine, which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be counterfeit as per Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 241: Delivery of coin as genuine, which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be counterfeit and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '240', 'IPC Heading': 'Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
240.
Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit
Whoever, having. any
counterfeit coin which is a counterfeit of 129[Indian coin], and
which, at the time when he became possessed of it, he knew to be a counterfeit
of 128[Indian coin], fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be
committed, delivers the same to any person, or attempts to induce any person to
receive it shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term
which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.', 'BNS Section': '180', 'BNS Heading': 'Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency notes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
180. Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes.
Whoever has in his possession any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currencynote or banknote, 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, currencynote or banknote to be from a lawful source, it shall not constitute an offence under this section.'}
Discuss the Delivery of coin as genuine, which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be counterfeit according to Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section241        Delivery of coin as genuine, which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be counterfeit and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '241', 'IPC Heading': 'Delivery of coin as genuine, which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be counterfeit', 'IPC Descriptions': " Indian Penal Code, 1860 
241.
Delivery of coin as genuine, which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not
know to be counterfeit 
Whoever delivers to
any other person as genuine, or attempts to induce any other person to receive
as genuine, any counterfeit coin which he knows to be counterfeit, but which he
did not know to be counterfeit at the time when he took it into his possession,
shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may
extend to two years, or with fine to an amount which may extend to ten times
the value of the coin counterfeited, or with both.
Illustration
A, a coiner, delivers counterfeit
Company's rupees to his accomplice B, for the purpose of uttering them. B sells
the rupees to C, another utterer, who buys them knowing them to be counterfeit.
C pays away the rupees for goods to D, who receives them, not knowing them to
be counterfeit. D, after receiving the rupees, discovers that they are
counterfeit and pays them away as if they were good. Here D is punishable only
under this section, but B and C are punishable under section 239 or 240, as the
case may be.", 'BNS Section': 'Repealed in BNS', 'BNS Heading': 'Repealed in BNS', 'BNS description': 'Repealed in BNS'}
Discuss the consequences of possession of counterfeit coin by a person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof according to Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 242: Possession of counterfeit coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '242', 'IPC Heading': 'Possession of counterfeit coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
242.
Possession of counterfeit coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he
became possessed thereof 
Whoever, fraudulently
or with intent that fraud may be committed, is in possession of counterfeit
coin, having known at the time when he became possessed thereof that such coin
was counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for
a term which may extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.', 'BNS Section': '180 Explanation', 'BNS Heading': 'Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency notes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
180. Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes.

Explanation.If a person establishes the possession of the forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currencynote or banknote to be from a lawful source, it shall not constitute an offence under this section.'}
Explain the legal implications of possession of Indian coin by a person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof as outlined in Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 243: Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '243', 'IPC Heading': 'Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
243.
Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he
became possessed thereof 
Whoever, fraudulently
or with intent that fraud may be committed, is in possession of counterfeit
coin, which is a counterfeit of 126[Indian coin], having known at
the time when he became possessed of it that it was counterfeit, shall be punished
with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven
years, and shall also be liable to fine.', 'BNS Section': '180 Explanation', 'BNS Heading': 'Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency notes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
180. Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes.

Explanation.If a person establishes the possession of the forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currencynote or banknote to be from a lawful source, it shall not constitute an offence under this section.'}
Discuss the provisions for a person employed in a mint causing a coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law as per Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 244: Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '244', 'IPC Heading': 'Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
244. Person
employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from
that fixed by law 
Whoever, being
employed in any mint lawfully established in 128[India], does any
act, or omits what he is legally bound to do, with the intention of causing any
coin issued from that mint to be of a different weight or composition from the weight
or composition fixed by law, shall be punished with imprisonment of either
description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be
liable to fine.', 'BNS Section': '187', 'BNS Heading': 'Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
187. Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law.
Whoever, being employed in any mint lawfully established in India, does any act, or omits what he is legally bound to do, with the intention of causing any coin issued from that mint to be of a different weight or composition from the weight or composition fixed by law, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.'}
Explain the consequences of unlawfully taking a coining instrument from a mint according to Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 245: Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '245', 'IPC Heading': 'Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
245.
Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint
Whoever, without
lawful authority, takes out of any mint, lawfully established in 128[India],
any coining tool or instrument, shall be punished with imprisonment of either
description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be
liable to fine.', 'BNS Section': '188', 'BNS Heading': 'Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
188. Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint.
Whoever, without lawful authority, takes out of any mint, lawfully established in India, any coining tool or instrument, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.'}
Discuss the legal implications of fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing the weight or altering the composition of a coin as outlined in Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 246: Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of coin and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '246', 'IPC Heading': 'Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of coin', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
246.
Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of coin
Whoever fraudulently
or dishonestly performs on any coin any operation which diminishes the weight
or alters the composition of that coin, shall be punished with imprisonment of
either description for a term which may extend to three years, and shall also
be liable to fine.
Explanation  A person who scoops out part of the coin and puts anything
else into the cavity alters the composition of that coin.', 'BNS Section': '178(5)', 'BNS Heading': 'Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currencynotes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Chapter X
Of Offences Relating to Coin, CurrencyNotes, BankNotes, and Government Stamps
178. Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currencynotes or banknotes.
Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting, any coin, stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, currencynote or banknote, 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.
(5) the offence of "counterfeiting coin" includes diminishing the weight or alteration of the composition, or alteration of the appearance of the coin.'}
Explain the provisions for fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing the weight or altering the composition of an Indian coin as per Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 247: Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of Indian coin and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '247', 'IPC Heading': 'Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of Indian coin', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
247.
Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of
Indian coin 
Whoever fraudulently
or dishonestly performs on 130[any Indian coin] any. operation which
diminishes the weight or alters the composition of that 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.', 'BNS Section': '178(5)', 'BNS Heading': 'Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currencynotes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Chapter X
Of Offences Relating to Coin, CurrencyNotes, BankNotes, and Government Stamps
178. Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currencynotes or banknotes.
Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting, any coin, stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, currencynote or banknote, 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.
(5) the offence of "counterfeiting coin" includes diminishing the weight or alteration of the composition, or alteration of the appearance of the coin.'}
Discuss the consequences of altering the appearance of a coin with intent that it shall pass as a coin of a different description according to Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 248: Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '248', 'IPC Heading': 'Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
248.
Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different
description 
Whoever performs on
any coin any operation which alters the appearance of that coin, with the
intention that the said coin shall pass as a coin of a different description,
shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may
extend to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.', 'BNS Section': '178(5)', 'BNS Heading': 'Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currencynotes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Chapter X
Of Offences Relating to Coin, CurrencyNotes, BankNotes, and Government Stamps
178. Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currencynotes or banknotes.
Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting, any coin, stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, currencynote or banknote, 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.
(5) the offence of "counterfeiting coin" includes diminishing the weight or alteration of the composition, or alteration of the appearance of the coin.'}
Explain the legal implications of altering the appearance of an Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as a coin of a different description as outlined in Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 249: Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '249', 'IPC Heading': 'Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
249.
Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of
different description 
Whoever performs on 130[any
Indian coin] any operation which alters the appearance of that coin, with the
intention that the said coin shall pass as a coin of a different description, shall
be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend
to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.', 'BNS Section': '178(5)', 'BNS Heading': 'Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currencynotes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Chapter X
Of Offences Relating to Coin, CurrencyNotes, BankNotes, and Government Stamps
178. Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currencynotes or banknotes.
Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting, any coin, stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, currencynote or banknote, 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.
(5) the offence of "counterfeiting coin" includes diminishing the weight or alteration of the composition, or alteration of the appearance of the coin.'}
Discuss the provisions for delivery of a coin possessed with knowledge that it is altered as per Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 250: Delivery of coin possessed with knowledge that it is altered and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '250', 'IPC Heading': 'Delivery of coin, possessed with knowledge that it is altered', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
250.
Delivery of coin, possessed with knowledge that it is altered
Whoever, having coin
in his possession with respect to which the offence defined in section 246 or
248 has been committed, and having known at the time when he became possessed
of such coin that such offence had been committed with respect to it,
fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, delivers such coin to
any other person, or attempts to induce any other person to receive the same,
shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may
extend to five years, and shall also be liable to fine.', 'BNS Section': '180', 'BNS Heading': 'Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency notes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
180. Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes.
Whoever has in his possession any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currencynote or banknote, 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, currencynote or banknote to be from a lawful source, it shall not constitute an offence under this section.'}
Explain the consequences of delivery of an Indian coin possessed with knowledge that it is altered according to Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 251: Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is altered and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '251', 'IPC Heading': 'Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is altered', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
251.
Delivery of Indian coin, possessed with knowledge that it is altered
Whoever, having coin
in his possession with respect to which the offence defined in section 247 or
249 has been committed, and having known at the time when he became possessed
of such coin that such offence had been committed with respect to it,
fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, delivers such coin to
any other person, or attempts to induce any other person to receive the same,
shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may
extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.', 'BNS Section': '180', 'BNS Heading': 'Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency notes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
180. Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes.
Whoever has in his possession any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currencynote or banknote, 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, currencynote or banknote to be from a lawful source, it shall not constitute an offence under this section.'}
Discuss the legal implications of possession of a coin by a person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof as outlined in Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 252: Possession of coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '252', 'IPC Heading': 'Possession of coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
252.
Possession of coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed
thereof 
Whoever, fraudulently
or with intent that fraud may be committed, is in possession of coin with
respect to which the offence defined in either of the section 246 or 248 has
been committed, having known at the time of becoming possessed thereof that
such offence had been committed with respect to such coin, shall be punished
with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to three
years, and shall also be liable to fine.', 'BNS Section': '180 Explanation', 'BNS Heading': 'Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency notes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
180. Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes.
Explanation.If a person establishes the possession of the forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currencynote or banknote to be from a lawful source, it shall not constitute an offence under this section.'}
Explain the consequences of counterfeiting a government stamp according to Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 255: Counterfeiting Government stamp and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '255', 'IPC Heading': 'Counterfeiting Government stamp', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
255. Counterfeiting Government stamp 
Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the
process of counterfeiting, any stamp issued by Government for the purpose of
revenue, shall be punished with 104[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.
Explanation  A person commits this offence who counterfeits
by causing a genuine stamp of one denomination to appear like a genuine stamp
of a different denomination.', 'BNS Section': '178', 'BNS Heading': 'Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currencynotes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
Chapter X
Of Offences Relating to Coin, CurrencyNotes, BankNotes, and Government Stamps
178. Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currencynotes or banknotes.
Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting, any coin, stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, currencynote or banknote, 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.
Explanation.For the purposes of this Chapter,
(1) the expression "banknote" means a promissory note or engagement for the payment of money to bearer on demand issued by any person carrying on the business of banking in any part of the world, or issued by or under the authority of any State or Sovereign Power, and intended to be used as equivalent to, or as a substitute for money;
(2) "coin" shall have the same meaning as assigned to it in section 2 of the Coinage Act, 2011 and includes metal used for the time being as money and is stamped and issued by or under the authority of any State or Sovereign Power intended to be so used;
(3) a person commits the offence of "counterfeiting Government stamp" who counterfeits by causing a genuine stamp of one denomination to appear like a genuine stamp of a different denomination;
(4) a person commits the offence of counterfeiting coin who intending to practise deception, or knowing it to be likely that deception will thereby be practised, causes a genuine coin to appear like a different coin; and
(5) the offence of "counterfeiting coin" includes diminishing the weight or alteration of the composition, or alteration of the appearance of the coin.'}
Discuss the provisions for having possession of an instrument or material for counterfeiting a government stamp as per Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 256: Having possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting Government stamp and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '256', 'IPC Heading': 'Having possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting Government stamp', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
256. Having possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting
Government stamp
Whoever has in his possession any instrument or material 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 any stamp issued by
Government for the purpose of revenue, shall be punished with imprisonment of
either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also
be liable to fine.', 'BNS Section': '181', 'BNS Heading': 'Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
181. Making or Possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes.
Whoever makes or mends, or performs any part of the process of making or mending, or buys or sells or disposes of, or has in his possession, any machinery, die, or instrument or material for the purpose of being used, or knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used, for forging or counterfeiting any coin, stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, currencynote or banknote, 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.'}
Explain the legal implications of making or selling an instrument for counterfeiting a government stamp as outlined in Indian Penal Code (IPC 1860) Section 257: Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Government stamp and their relevant Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 (BNS 2023) code reference.

{'IPC Section': '257', 'IPC Heading': 'Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting Government stamp', 'IPC Descriptions': ' Indian Penal Code, 1860 
257. Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting
Government stamp
Whoever makes or performs any part of the process of making, or
buys, or sells, or disposes of, any 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 any stamp issued by Government for the purpose of
revenue, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term
which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.', 'BNS Section': '181', 'BNS Heading': 'Making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes', 'BNS description': 'The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
181. Making or Possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting coin, Government stamp, currencynotes or banknotes.
Whoever makes or mends, or performs any part of the process of making or mending, or buys or sells or disposes of, or has in his possession, any machinery, die, or instrument or material for the purpose of being used, or knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used, for forging or counterfeiting any coin, stamp issued by Government for the purpose of revenue, currencynote or banknote, 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.'}