IPC · XII — OF OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS

Section 245. Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint

Repealed or not in force · As amended up to 2026-08

245. Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint . — Whoever, without lawful authority, takes out of any mint, lawfully established in[2] [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