Counterfeiting Indian coin.

Whoever counterfeits, or knowingly performs any part of the process of counterfeiting 1 [Indian coin], 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.

¹ Subs. by the A.O. 1950, for “ the Queen ’s coin”

² Subs. by Act 26 of 1955, s. 117 and the Sch., for “transportation for life” (w.e.f. 1 -1-1956).