Section 232: Counterfeiting Indian coin

Q: What does Section 232 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) deal with?

Section 232 IPC pertains to "Counterfeiting Indian coin". It is part of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860, a legislation enacted by the Parliament of India. Section 232 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs counterfeiting Indian coin. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: Is Section 232 IPC still in force?

Yes, Section 232 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860 is currently in force across the Republic of India.

Q: What is धारा 232 IPC?

धारा 232 IPC is the Devanagari Hindi reference for Section 232 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. Section 232 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs counterfeiting Indian coin. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: What is Dhara 232 IPC?

Dhara 232 IPC is the Roman Hindi reference for Section 232 of the The Indian Penal Code, 1860. "Dhara" means "Section" in Hindi. Section 232 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) governs counterfeiting Indian coin. As verified on 19 May 2026.

Q: How to cite Section 232 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860?

Cite as: "Section 232, The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC)" in legal briefs. For academic writing, use the BlueBook format: The Indian Penal Code, 1860, § 232 (India).

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The Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter XIIO — f Offences relating to Coin and Government Stamps

Section 232

Counterfeiting Indian coin

Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting Indian coin, shall be punished with imprisonment for life, or with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to ten years, and shall also be liable to fine.