IPC → BNS
IPC 240 in BNS: Section 179
Delivery of Indian coin possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit
IPC
240
BNS
179
Under the Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 240 dealt with “Delivery of Indian coin possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit”. Since the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force on 1 July 2024, the corresponding provision is Section 179 of the BNS. The Sanhita renumbered the whole code, so the old IPC number does not carry over — this is the official mapping.
This page gives the official section-number correspondence. Bailable / cognizable status, the exact punishment and the trying court for this section are not yet in our hand-verified guide set — check the bare Act or ask a lawyer before relying on them.
Official source
Source: NCRB Sankalan Portal — official IPC/BNS Section Table. Compiled 2026-07-20. Reference only — not legal advice. Confirm against the official Gazette notification and the bare Act before relying on this mapping in any filing.
Frequently asked
- What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 240?
- IPC Section 240 (Delivery of Indian coin possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit) corresponds to Section 179 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, per the official NCRB comparative table.
- When did the BNS replace the IPC?
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 replaced the Indian Penal Code, 1860 with effect from 1 July 2024. Cases registered before that date continue to be tried under the IPC.
Nearby sections
- IPC 235 → BNS 181 · Possession of instrument or material for counterfeiting coin
- IPC 237 → BNS 179 · Import or export of counterfeit coin
- IPC 238 → BNS 179 · Import or export of counterfeits of the Indian coin
- IPC 239 → BNS 179 · Delivery of coin possessed with knowledge that it is counterfeit
- IPC 241 → BNS 179 · Delivery of coin as genuine which when first possessed deliverer did not know to be counterfeit
- IPC 242 → BNS 180 · Possession of counterfeit coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof
- IPC 243 → BNS 180 · Possession of Indian coin by person who knew it to be counterfeit when he became possessed thereof
- IPC 244 → BNS 187 · Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law