Indian Penal Code
(IPC)
Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof.
Chapter 12: Of Offences relating to Coin and Government Stamps
Section: 243
Whoever, fraudulently or with intent that fraud may be committed, is in possession of counterfeit coin, which is a counterfeit of Indian coin, having known at the time when he became possessed of it that it was counterfeit, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
