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Section 240 — Delivery of current coin, possessed with the knowledge that it is counterfeit

As in force on 1 April 2015.

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  1. 30 March 1987 Enacted
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240.Delivery of current coin, possessed with the knowledge that it is counterfeit

Whoever, having any counterfeit coin which is a counterfeit of current coin, and which at the time when he became possessed of it he knew to be a counterfeit of current coin, 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 7 years, and shall also be liable to fine.

[Indian PC 1860, s. 240]