# The Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 489B: Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit currency-notes or bank-notes

- Act: The Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Act 45 of 1860)
- In force from: 1862-01-01
- Ministry: Ministry of Home Affairs
- Source URL: https://indiacode.ecourtsindia.com/ipc/section/489B/

## Text

Whoever sells to, or buys or receives from, any other person, or otherwise traffics in or uses as genuine, any forged or counterfeit currency-note or bank-note, knowing or having reason to believe the same to be forged or counterfeit, shall be punished with 2 *[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. 2. Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and Sch., for "transportation for life". 3. Subs. by Act 35 of 1950, s. 3 and Sch., II, for "489C and 489D".

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