Chapter XII — OF OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS

Section 245Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint

Section 245: Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint

245. Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint

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.