Section 178 of BNS : Section 178: Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currency-notes or bank-notes.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a skilled metalworker, decides to counterfeit Indian 10-rupee coins. He creates a mold and starts producing coins that look almost identical to the genuine ones issued by the Indian government. Ravi then uses these counterfeit coins to make purchases at local shops. Under Section 178 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi is committing the offense of counterfeiting coins. If caught, he could face imprisonment for life or a term up to ten years, along with a fine.

Example 2:

Priya, an employee at a printing press, is approached by a criminal gang to help them counterfeit Indian currency notes. She agrees and starts printing fake 500-rupee notes using the press's equipment. Priya is aware that these notes will be used as real money in the market. Under Section 178 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Priya is knowingly performing part of the process of counterfeiting currency notes. If apprehended, she could be punished with imprisonment for life or a term up to ten years, and she would also be liable to pay a fine.

Example 3:

Arjun, a tech-savvy individual, uses his computer skills to create counterfeit digital versions of government revenue stamps. He then sells these fake stamps online to people who need them for official documents. Arjun is aware that these stamps will be used as genuine ones. Under Section 178 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Arjun is counterfeiting government stamps. If caught, he could face imprisonment for life or a term up to ten years, along with a fine.

Example 4:

Meera, a collector of rare coins, decides to alter the appearance of a genuine 1-rupee coin to make it look like a rare and valuable 100-rupee coin from the colonial era. She then sells this altered coin to a buyer, claiming it is an authentic rare coin. Under Section 178 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Meera is committing the offense of counterfeiting a coin by altering its appearance. If discovered, she could be punished with imprisonment for life or a term up to ten years, and she would also be liable to pay a fine.