Indian Penal Code, 1860

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Sections	Particulars
Chapter XII	Of Offences Relating To Coin And Government Stamps
249	Altering appearance of Indian coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description
Description	Whoever performs on 130[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.