Section 232 of IPC : Section 232: Counterfeiting Indian coin

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi, a skilled metalworker, decides to counterfeit Indian coins to make quick money. He sets up a small workshop in his garage and starts producing fake ₹10 coins using similar metal and design. Ravi then distributes these counterfeit coins to local vendors and shops. One day, a shopkeeper notices the unusual weight and design of the coins and reports it to the police. Upon investigation, the police find Ravi's workshop and arrest him. Under Section 232 of the Indian Penal Code, Ravi is charged with counterfeiting Indian coin and faces imprisonment for life or a term up to ten years, along with a possible fine.

Example 2:

Priya works in a factory that manufactures metal products. Her friend, Suresh, approaches her with a plan to counterfeit ₹5 coins. Suresh asks Priya to help him by using the factory's equipment to create the coins. Priya agrees and starts producing the counterfeit coins during her night shifts. She is aware that what she is doing is illegal but continues to assist Suresh. Eventually, the police receive a tip-off and raid the factory, catching Priya in the act. Priya is arrested and charged under Section 232 of the Indian Penal Code for knowingly performing part of the process of counterfeiting Indian coin. She faces imprisonment for life or a term up to ten years, along with a possible fine.