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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which section covers importing or exporting counterfeit coin while knowing or having reason to believe it is counterfeit?

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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which section covers importing or exporting counterfeit coin while knowing or having reason to believe it is counterfeit?

  1. Section 178

  2. Section 179

  3. Section 180

  4. Section 181

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - Section 179

BNS section 179 expressly includes importing and exporting counterfeit coin with knowledge or reason to believe it is counterfeit. It consolidates several former offences and prescribes life imprisonment or imprisonment up to ten years, and liability to fine. The neighbouring provisions distinguish counterfeiting itself, possession, and counterfeiting instruments.

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