Chapter XII — OF OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS

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

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

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

Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly performs on [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.