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

Explanation using Example

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 causing the coins to be of a different weight than fixed by law. If found guilty, he could face imprisonment for up to seven years and a fine.

Example 2:

Sita is employed at the Indian Government Mint in Kolkata. Her job is to ensure that the ₹5 coins are made with the correct composition of metals as specified by law. One day, due to negligence, she fails to add the required amount of nickel to the alloy mix, resulting in coins that do not meet the legal composition standards. Although Sita did not intentionally alter the composition, her omission of a legally required duty with the knowledge that it would result in non-compliant coins can still lead to her prosecution under Section 187 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. If convicted, she could face up to seven years in prison and a fine.