IPC → BNS
IPC Section 244 in BNS
IPC Section 244 corresponds to BNS Section 187 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 244 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 187 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 187 — Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law
Drafting note. No change.
Whoever, being employed in any mint lawfully established in India, does any act, or omits what he is legally bound to do, with the intention of causing any coin issued from that mint to be of a different weight or composition from the weight or composition fixed by law, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years, and shall also be liable to fine.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 244 in BNS?
IPC Section 244 is BNS Section 187 — Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law.
Has the provision changed?
No change.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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