BNS · CHAPTER X — Of Offences Relating To Coin, Currency-Notes, Bank-Notes, And Government Stamps

Section 188. Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint

In force · As amended up to 2026-08

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.

Source: India Code