Indian Penal Code, 1860
“Coin” defined.—
Section
230
Punishment
Depends on original offence
Cognizable
Depends on original offence
Bailable
Depends on original offence
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Depends on original offence
Bare Act Text
230. “Coin” defined.—
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.— 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 may 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 Indian coin.(e)The “Farukhabad rupee” which was formerly used as money under the authority of the Government of India is Indian coin although it is no longer so used.
What is IPC Section 230 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 230. “Coin” defined.—
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.— 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 may 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 Indian coin.(e)The “Farukhabad rupee” which was formerly used as money under the authority of the Government of India is Indian coin although it is no longer so used.
What is the punishment for Dhara 230 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Depends on original offence
Is IPC 230 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Depends on original offence offense.
Is Dhara 230 a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isDepends on original offence.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 230 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Depends on original offence.
Can IPC Section 230 be compromised (Compoundable)?
The compoundable nature of this offense, meaning whether the parties can settle it out of court, is classified as: Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions).
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