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SECTION 244 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law
Last Updated: 01 May, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
IPC 244 in Simple Words
In simple words, Section 244 of the Indian Penal Code states that if an employee of a legally established mint in India intentionally alters the weight or composition of coins issued from that mint, they can be imprisoned for up to seven years and fined.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Person employed in a Mint causing coin to be of a different weight or composition from that fixed by law | 7 Years + Fine | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Magistrate First Class |
Offence : Person employed in a Mint causing coin to be of a different weight or composition from that fixed by law
Punishment : 7 Years + Fine
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Magistrate First Class
Anyone employed by a mint legally established in India who does anything, or fails to do what they are legally required to, with the intent to cause any coin issued to be of a weight or composition different from the weight and composition set forth in law shall be punished either with imprisonment or with a fine.
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