Sentencing Guide

BNS Section 188 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines

BNS Section 188: Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint (Legacy IPC Section 245)

Statutory Classification Details

Unlawfully taking from a

  • Bailable Status: Non-bailable (Bail can only be granted by the Judiciary)
  • Cognizable Status: Cognizable (Police can arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Magistrate of the first class
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment for 7 yearsMint any coiningand fine.class. instrument