IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 254 IPC

Delivery of coin as genuine which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be altered

Offence

Whoever delivers to any other person as genuine or as a coin of a different description from what it is, or attempts to induce any person to receive as genuine, or as a different coin from what it is, any coin in respect of which he knows that any such operation as that mentioned in sections 246, 247, 248 or 249 has been performed, but in respect of which he did not, at the time when he took it into his possession, know that such operation had been performed,

Punishment

shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years or with fine to an amount which may extend to ten times the value of the coin for which the altered coin is passed, or attempted to be passed.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: two years.
  • Fine: to an amount which may extend to ten times the value of the coin for which the altered coin is passed.
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FAQ — Section 254 IPC

Section 254 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Delivery of coin as genuine which, when first possessed, the deliverer did not know to be altered”. 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 two years or with fine to an amount which may extend to ten times the value of the coin for which the altered coin is passed, or attempted to be passed.

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.