Section 247 of IPC 1860: Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of Indian coin
Fraudulently or dishonestly diminishing weight or altering composition of Indian coin-Indian Penal Code
Whoever fraudulently or dishonestly performs on any Indian coin any operation which diminishes the weight or alters the composition of that coin, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.