Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter 10 Offences Relating To Coin, Currency Notes, Bank Notes, And Government Stamps

Section 188: Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint.

Whoever, without lawful authority, takes out of any mint, lawfully established in India, any coining tool or instrument, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.

BNSS Classification

  • Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
  • Cognizable
  • Non-bailable
  • Triable by Magistrate of the first class.


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