Indian Penal Code, 1860
Possession of instrument, or material for the purpose of using the same for counterfeiting coin.—
Section
235
Punishment
Imprisonment up to Three Year(s) + Fine
Cognizable
Cognizable
Bailable
Non-bailable
Compoundable
Non-Compoundable (Refer to CrPC 320 for exceptions)
Trial Court
Magistrate First Class
Bare Act Text
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 1Indian 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.
What is IPC Section 235 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 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 1Indian 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.
What is the punishment for Dhara 235 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Imprisonment up to Three Year(s) + Fine
Is IPC 235 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Non-bailable offense.
Is Dhara 235 a cognizable offense?
The legal status regarding police arrest without a warrant is that this offense isCognizable.
Which court has the jurisdiction to try IPC 235 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Magistrate First Class.
Can IPC Section 235 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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