Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law
Full Text
187. Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law.
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.
Plain English Summary
Punishes employees in lawfully established Indian mints who intentionally cause coins to be made of incorrect weight or composition, with up to seven years of imprisonment and a fine.
Key Legal Elements
- Accused is employed in a lawfully established mint in India
- Accused does an act or omits a legal duty
- Done with the intention of causing coins issued to deviate from legally fixed weight or composition
- Punishable with up to 7 years of imprisonment and fine
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 7 years, and fine
Practical Note
This section penalizes internal misconduct and sabotage by employees of minting facilities. The prosecution must prove direct intent to alter standards.
हिंदी पाठ
187. टंकशाल (Mint) में नियोजित व्यक्ति द्वारा सिक्के को उस वजन या संरचना से भिन्न बनाना जो विधि द्वारा नियत है।
जो कोई भारत में विधिपूर्वक स्थापित किसी टंकशाल में नियोजित होते हुए, इस आशय से कोई कार्य करेगा या उस कार्य को करने का लोप करेगा जिसे करने के लिए वह कानूनी रूप से आबद्ध है, कि उस टंकशाल से जारी किया गया कोई सिक्का उस वजन या संरचना से भिन्न वजन या संरचना का हो जो विधि द्वारा नियत है, वह दोनों में से किसी भांति के कारावास से, जिसकी अवधि सात वर्ष तक की हो सकेगी, दंडित किया जाएगा और जुर्माने के लिए भी दायी होगा।