BNS Section 179: Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita

Bare Act Text

Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank- notes.—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, currency-note or bank-note, 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.

Procedural Details

Punishment

Life Imprisonment or Imprisonment up to Ten Year(s) + Fine

Nature of Offense

Cognizable

Bail Eligibility

Non-bailable

Compoundability

Non-Compoundable (Refer to BNSS 359 for exceptions)

Trial Court

Court of Session

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