Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description
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Summary
Altering the look of an Indian coin so it can pass as a different kind of coin is an offence when done with that intention. If a person changes a coin to make it appear like another denomination and intends it to circulate as such, they face imprisonment (rigorous or simple) for up to seven years and may also be fined.
Example
Rohan files a one-rupee coin to make it look like a two-rupee coin and spends it at a tea stall, intending it to pass as two rupees. If discovered, Rohan can be punished with up to seven years' imprisonment (rigorous or simple) and a fine.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever performs on any Indian coin any operation which alters the appearance of that coin, with the intention that the said coin shall pass as a coin of a different description, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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