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BNS Section 187

Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law

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.


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Key Points:
Applicability to Employees of Mints:

This section applies to employees who work in any mint that is lawfully established in India. A mint is a facility where coins are manufactured under government authority.

Offense Defined:
It is an offense if an employee intentionally causes any coin issued from the mint to differ in weight or composition from what is legally mandated.
The offense can occur either by:
Doing something wrong (an act) that results in the coin having the wrong weight or composition.
Failing to do something they are legally required to do (an omission), leading to the same result.

Weight and Composition of Coins:
Coins must be made according to specific legal standards, which include the coin's weight (mass) and composition (metal content). Any deviation from these standards is considered unlawful.

Intention:
The act or omission must be done intentionally. This means the person employed at the mint must have deliberate intent to cause the coin to have a different weight or composition than legally fixed.
If this happens accidentally or without intent, it may not be punishable under this section.

Punishment:
The punishment for violating this section includes:
Imprisonment: The term of imprisonment can be of either description (rigorous or simple) and can last for up to seven years.
Fine: In addition to imprisonment, the offender may also be liable to pay a fine. The amount of the fine is not specified and can be determined based on the case.

Ensuring Legal Coin Standards:
This section ensures that the employees at mints are accountable for producing coins that comply with the legal standards set by the government, maintaining public trust in the currency system.


Offence : Person employed in a Mint causing coin to be of a different weight or composition from that fixed by law.


Punishment : Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.


Cognizable or Non-cognizable : Cognizable.


Bailable or Non-bailable : Non-bailable.


By what Court triable : Magistrate of the first class.




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