Of Offences Relatingto Coinand Government Stamps
IPC Section 248 - Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description
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Simple language explanation
IPC Section 248 deals with altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description.
Full official legal text
248. Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description
Whoever performs on any 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 three years, and shall also be liable to fine.
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