BNS Section 188: Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 245
Procedural Classification Summary
Unlawfully taking from a
Bailable: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
Cognizable: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
Triable by: Magistrate of the first class
Punishment: Imprisonment for 7 yearsMint any coiningand fine.class. instrument
Official Legal Provision / Summary
No change.