IPC 489B vs BNS 489B
● Retained in BNSCounterfeiting currency notes to cheat
Section 489B of the Indian Penal Code, 1860, deals with counterfeiting, possessing, or using currency notes or banknotes with intent to cheat. This section addresses acts where counterfeit money is used in transactions to deceive others, emphasizing protection of public financial integrity and trust in currency.
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Applies when a person produces, possesses, or uses counterfeit currency with intent to cheat.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 7 years, and fine, reflecting the seriousness of the offence.
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Protects public trust in monetary instruments, economic stability, and government revenue.
For example, using fake banknotes to make purchases or pay debts constitutes an offence under IPC 489B. This provision ensures strict deterrence against fraudulent acts that compromise currency and financial security.
Counterfeiting currency notes to cheat
Section 489B of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, mirrors IPC 489B, punishing acts where a person counterfeits, possesses, or uses currency notes or banknotes with intent to cheat. This provision safeguards economic security, public trust, and the integrity of financial transactions.
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Covers production, possession, or use of counterfeit currency for fraudulent purposes.
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Punishment: Imprisonment up to 7 years, and fine, same as IPC.
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Ensures accountability for criminal acts undermining public confidence in monetary systems.
For instance, paying debts using counterfeit notes to gain unlawful benefit falls under BNS 489B. This aligns with IPC 489B to protect financial systems and prevent currency fraud.
What changed?
This provision was carried over to the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita with substantially the same wording — the section was renumbered from IPC IPC 489B to BNS BNS 489B.