You could be charged with sedition if you refuse a Rs 10 coin in Uttar Pradesh. The district magistrate (DM) of Pilibhit, Masoom Ali has said that those refusing to accept the Rs 10 coin could be charged with sedition.
Earlier there were rumors in parts of UP that the coin is no longer legal tender and the coin was being refused. The district magistrate said the coin is a national currency and no one has the right to refuse it as the government of India promises to pay the value of the currency to the bearer.
The DM cited RBI rules, and added that those who refuse to accept the Indian currency can be liable for action under section 124A (sedition).
The Reserve Bank (RBI) of India had confirmed that the Rs 10 coin was very much in circulation and those refusing to accept it could face legal action
