In this article, we will introduce you to Section 179 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS Section 179). In today’s article we will talk about what is Section 179 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita? As we know that IPC has now been replaced by BNS. So let’s start.
Definition of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) Section 179
Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes- Whoever imports or exports, or sells or delivers to, or buys or receives from, any other person, or otherwise traffics or uses as genuine, any forged or counterfeit coin, stamp, currency-note or bank-note, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be forged or counterfeit, 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.
