BNS Chapter X — Offences Relating to Coin, Currency Notes, Bank Notes and Government Stamps
Introduction
Chapter X of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita focuses on crimes related to money and official stamps. It explains how counterfeiting coins, currency notes, bank notes, or government stamps is a serious offence. This chapter also covers using fake money, keeping counterfeit items, or making tools for forgery. Special rules also apply to workers in the mint and to anyone misusing stamps. The goal is to protect India’s money system and prevent cheating the government or the public.
BNS Sections Covered
| BNS Section | Title | Short Description |
|---|---|---|
| 178 | Counterfeiting currency or stamps | Making fake coins, notes, or government stamps. |
| 179 | Using counterfeit items | Using fake coins, stamps, or notes as genuine. |
| 180 | Possession of counterfeit | Keeping forged coins, stamps, or notes knowingly. |
| 181 | Making/possessing counterfeiting tools | Having machines or materials to make fakes. |
| 182 | Fake documents resembling notes | Creating or using documents that look like currency. |
| 183 | Tampering with government stamps | Removing or reusing government stamp marks to cheat. |
| 184 | Using old stamps | Reusing stamps already used once. |
| 185 | Erasing stamp marks | Erasing marks that show a stamp was used. |
| 186 | Fictitious stamps | Bans creation or use of stamps that are fake or non-existent. |
| 187 | Mint workers making wrong coins | Employees making coins with wrong weight or metal. |
| 188 | Unlawful removal of mint instruments | Taking mint instruments without permission. |
Conclusion
Chapter X (BNS 178–188) makes sure that India’s coins, currency, bank notes, and stamps remain safe and trusted. It punishes those who make or use fake money, keep counterfeit items, or misuse government stamps. It also keeps strict control over mint workers and mint tools. In simple words, this chapter protects India’s economy by ensuring people can trust money and official stamps.