IPC · XII — OF OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS

Section 247. Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of Indian coin

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

247. Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of Indian coin . — Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly performs on[3] [any Indian coin] any operation which diminishes the weight or alters the composition of that coin, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

Source: India Code