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Section 244 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
244. 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 128[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.
Related Sections
- Section 355: Assault or criminal force with intent to dishonor person, otherwise than on grave provocation
- Section 78: Act done pursuant to the judgment or order of Court
- Section 365: Kidnapping or abducting with intent secretly and wrongfully to confine person
- Section 32: Words referring to acts include illegal omissions
- Section 301: Culpable homicide by causing death of person other than person whose death was intended
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- Criminal Law (Amendment) Act, 2018
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