Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines 'coin' for the chapter on offences…
The Explanation to section 178 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 adopts the Coinage Act, 2011 definition and extends it to qualifying metal used as money and stamped and…
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Which provision of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 defines 'coin' for the chapter on offences relating to coins, bank-notes, currency-notes and government stamps?
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The Explanation to section 178 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 adopts the Coinage Act, 2011 definition and extends it to qualifying metal used as money and stamped and issued by or under the authority of a State or sovereign power.
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Option A
Section 180 addresses possession of forged or counterfeit coin and related items.
Option B
Section 179 addresses using forged or counterfeit coin and related items as genuine.
Option C
Clause (2) of the Explanation to section 178 supplies the chapter definition.
Option D
Section 181 addresses making or possessing instruments or materials for forging or counterfeiting.
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