IPC → BNS
IPC Section 245 in BNS
IPC Section 245 corresponds to BNS Section 188 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 245 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 188 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 188 — Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint
Drafting note. No change.
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.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 245 in BNS?
IPC Section 245 is BNS Section 188 — Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint.
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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