IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 233 IPC

Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting coin

Offence

Whoever makes or mends, or performs any part of the process of making or mending, or buys, sells or disposes of, any die or instrument, for the purpose of being used, or knowing or having reason to believe that it is intended to be used, for the purpose of counterfeiting coin,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extended to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: a term which may extended to three years.
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FAQ — Section 233 IPC

Section 233 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Making or selling instrument for counterfeiting coin”. 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 extended to three years, and shall also be liable to fine.

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.