The text is substantially unchanged
BNS Section 188 is now IPC Section 245
188. Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint.
Old law
BNS §188
188. Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint.
188. 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.
Read more: BNS §188New law
IPC §245
245. Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint.
245. 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.
Read more: IPC §245Cases registered before 1 July 2024 continue under the old code. This is educational information, not legal advice.