IPC Section 242, 243, 252, 253, 259, 489C in BNS
IPC Section 242, 243, 252, 253, 259, 489C corresponds to BNS Section 180 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 242, 243, 252, 253, 259, 489C |
|---|---|
| New provision | 180 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 180 — Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency- notes or bank-notes
Drafting note. Six sections of IPC have been covered in this single section of BNS. Thus, in a single stroke, the number of sections and offences has been reduced by five. and 'not constitute a n offence' is added.
Whoever has in his possession any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currency-note or bank-note, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be forged or counterfeit and intending to use the same as genuine or that it may be used as genuine, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, or with fine, or with both. Explanation.—If a person establishes the possession of the forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currency-note or bank-note to be from a lawful source, it shall not constitute an offence under this section.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 242, 243, 252, 253, 259, 489C in BNS?
IPC Section 242, 243, 252, 253, 259, 489C is BNS Section 180 — Possession of forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency- notes or bank-notes.
Has the provision changed?
Six sections of IPC have been covered in this single section of BNS. Thus, in a single stroke, the number of sections and offences has been reduced by five. and 'not constitute a n offence' is added.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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