Indian Penal Code
(IPC)
Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description.
Chapter 12: Of Offences relating to Coin and Government Stamps
Section: 249
Whoever 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.
