Section 188: Unlawfully taking coining instrument from mint.

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Explanation using Example

Example 1:

Ravi works as a technician at the Indian Government Mint in Mumbai. One day, he decides to take a coining die (a tool used to stamp designs on coins) home without any permission, thinking he could use it as a souvenir. Ravi is caught by the security while leaving the premises. Under Section 188 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Ravi can be charged for unlawfully taking a coining instrument from the mint. If found guilty, he could face imprisonment for up to seven years and may also have to pay a fine.

Example 2:

Priya, an employee at the Indian Government Mint in Hyderabad, is approached by a criminal gang who offer her a large sum of money to smuggle out a coining press (a machine used to mint coins). Priya agrees and successfully takes the coining press out of the mint without any lawful authority. However, the authorities discover the missing equipment and trace it back to Priya. Under Section 188 of The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023, Priya can be prosecuted for unlawfully taking a coining instrument from the mint. If convicted, she could be sentenced to imprisonment for up to seven years and may also be fined.