Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint
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Summary
Taking any coining tool or instrument out of a legally established mint without lawful authority is an offence. It is punishable with imprisonment of either description for up to seven years and a fine. The offence is cognizable, non-bailable and triable by a Magistrate of the first class.
Example
Karan, a worker at a local mint, takes a coining die out without permission to sell it. Because he removed a coining instrument from the mint without lawful authority, he can face up to seven years imprisonment and a fine. The offence is cognizable, non-bailable and will be tried by a Magistrate of the first class.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever, 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.
BNSS Classification
- Imprisonment for 7 years and fine.
- Cognizable
- Non-bailable
- Triable by Magistrate of the first class.
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