| Section | Punishment | Cognizable? | Bail | 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: First Schedule of the BNSS 2023 (classification of offences)
Section 188 of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023:Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint.
Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint.Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023
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.