BNS · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Section 180 BNS

Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes

Offence

Whoever has in his possession any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currency-note or bank-note, 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,

Punishment

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, currency-note or bank-note to be from a lawful source, it shall not constitute an offence under this section.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: seven years.
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FAQ — Section 180 BNS

Section 180 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS) deals with “Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes”. This page explains the offence (if any), punishment, and links to Vaksera petition formats.

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, currency-note or bank-note to be from a lawful source, it shall not constitute an offence under this section.

No. Vaksera provides a drafting reference and petition formats only. Always verify the current bare act and local court practice.

Statute summaries on Vaksera are for advocate drafting reference only, not legal advice. Verify the current bare act and court rules before filing.