Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 178 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 178: Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currency- notes or banknotes under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Counterfeiting coins
Bail Status
✕ Non-Bailable (Court discretion required)
Arrest Authority
Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable Court
Court of Session
Prescribed Punishment
Imprisonment for life, orgovernment stamps,imprisonment for 10 years currency-notes orand fine. bank-notes