IPC · Indian Penal Code, 1860

Section 489C IPC

Possession of forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank-notes

Offence

Whoever has in his possession any forged or counterfeit 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.

Punishment summary

  • Imprisonment: seven years.
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FAQ — Section 489C IPC

Section 489C of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deals with “Possession of forged or counterfeit 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.

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.