Section 178 BNS: Counterfeiting coin, Government stamps, currency- notes or bank- notes.

Section 178 of the BNS corresponds to Section 230 to 232, 246 to 249, 255, 489A of the IPC.

BNS section: 178

IPC equivalent: Section 230 to 232, 246 to 249, 255, 489A

Category: Criminal Force & Assault

Nine sections of IPC have been covered in this single section of BNS. Thus, in a single stroke, the number of sections and offences has been reduced by eight. Illustrations given u /s 230 IPC are excluded.