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SECTION 245 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint


Last Updated: 01 Dec, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty


As per new Indian Criminal law, IPC Section 245 has been replaced with BNS Section 188 with effect from July 1, 2024.

Please refer to BNS 188 for updated procedures & punishments.

Table of Contents
  1. IPC 245 in Simple Words
  2. IPC Section 245 related FAQs
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.



IPC 245 in Simple Words

In simple words, Section 245 of the Indian Penal Code states that if someone unlawfully takes coining tools or instruments from a legally established mint in India, they can be imprisoned for up to seven years and fined.


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Offence : Unlawfully taking from a Mint any coining instrument


Punishment : 7 Years + Fine


Cognizance : Cognizable


Bail : Non-Bailable


Triable : Magistrate First Class



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Frequently Asked Questions


What is Section 245 of the criminal procedure code?

245. When an accused is discharged. (1) If the Magistrate, after taking into account all the evidence mentioned in section 244, finds, for reasons that will be recorded, there is no case made against the accused which would, if unrebutted warrant his conviction, then the Magistrate discharges him.