187. Whoever, being employed in any mint lawfully established in India, does any act, or omits what he is legally bound to do, with the intention of causing any coin issued from that mint to be of a different weight or composition from the weight or composition fixed by law, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
BNS Section 187: Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law
Section 187 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law. It replaces IPC 244 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 187 is cognizable and non-bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 187 | Person employed in a Mint causing coin to be of a different weight or composition from that fixed by law. | Imprisonment for 7 years and fine. | Cognizable | Non-bailable | Magistrate of the first class |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 187
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 244: Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law
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