188. 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.
BNS Section 188: Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint
Section 188 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint. It replaces IPC 245 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 188 is cognizable and non-bailable.
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Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 188 | Unlawfully taking from a Mint any coining instrument. | 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 188
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 245: Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint
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