Section 187 of BNS : Section 187: Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law.

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Example 1:

Ravi works at the Indian Government Mint in Mumbai. He is responsible for overseeing the production of new coins. According to the law, each ₹10 coin must weigh exactly 7.74 grams and be composed of a specific alloy. However, Ravi, with the intention of making a profit, deliberately alters the machinery settings so that the coins produced weigh only 7.50 grams. As a result, the coins are lighter than the legal standard. Under Section 187 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be prosecuted for intentionally c...

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