Procedural Classification · BNSS First Schedule
BNS Section 179 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
Analysis of punishment terms, fines, and judicial sentencing rules for BNS Section 179: Using as genuine, forged or counterfeit coin, Government stamp, currency-notes or bank-notes under the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).
⚖️ Sentencing & Penalty Guidelines
Using as genuine forged or
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, orcounterfeit coin, Governmentimprisonment for 10 years stamp currency-notes orand fine. bank-notes