Whoever, having any counterfeit coin which at the time when he became possessed of it he knew to be counterfeit, fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, delivers the same to any person, or attempts to induce any person to receive it, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to 5 years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Section history
Section 239 — Delivery to another of coin, possessed with the knowledge that it is counterfeit
As in force on 30 November 2008.
Timeline 3 versions
- 30 March 1987 Enacted
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- 1 January 2020 Act 15 of 2019
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[Indian PC 1860, s. 239]