Indian Penal Code, 1860
Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be altered when he became possessed thereof.—
Section
253
Punishment
Imprisonment up to Five 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
253. Possession of Indian 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 247 or 249 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 five years, and shall also be liable to fine.
What is IPC Section 253 ?
According to the official bare act, this legal offense is defined as: 253. Possession of Indian 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 247 or 249 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 five years, and shall also be liable to fine.
What is the punishment for Dhara 253 ?
The punishment for this specific offense is outlined under the law as: Imprisonment up to Five Year(s) + Fine
Is IPC 253 bailable or non-bailable?
Under the Indian Penal Code, this specific offense is classified as a Non-bailable offense.
Is Dhara 253 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 253 cases?
Cases pertaining to this specific IPC section are triable by the Magistrate First Class.
Can IPC Section 253 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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