IPC 244 to BNS 187: Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law
Section 244 IPC (1860) replaced by Section 187 BNS (2023)
IPC 244 to BNS 187 at a Glance
Section 244 IPC (Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law) is now Section 187 BNS, in force from 1 July 2024. Under the BNS it is non-bailable and cognizable. What changed is set out below.
What Changed From IPC 244 to BNS 187?
Section 187 BNS replaces Section 244 IPC with identical wording and penalties. Both sections punish an employee in a lawfully established mint who intentionally acts or omits what he is legally bound to do to cause issued coin to differ in weight or composition from that fixed by law. The maximum punishment remains imprisonment of either description for up to seven years and fine.
IPC 244 vs BNS 187: Comparison Table
| Aspect | IPC 1860 (repealed) | BNS 2023 (in force) |
|---|---|---|
| Section | 244 | 187 |
| Offence | Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law | Same |
| Punishment | Imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to seven years. | Imprisonment of either description for up to seven years under Section 187 BNS. |
| Fine | The offender shall also be liable to fine. | Under Section 187 BNS, imprisonment must be imposed and the offender is also liable to fine. |
| Bail | Non-Bailable | Same |
| Cognizance | Cognizable | Same |
| Compoundable | Non-Compoundable | Same |
| Triable By | Magistrate of the first class | Same |
IPC 244 and BNS 187: Bare Act Text Side by Side
Section 244, IPC 1860
Section 187, BNS 2023
Ingredients: IPC 244 vs BNS 187
- The accused was employed in a mint lawfully established in India
- Doing any act or omitting what he is legally bound to do
- The act or omission was done with the intention of causing coin issued from that mint to be of a different weight or composition from the weight or composition fixed by law
- Employment in any mint lawfully established in India
- Doing any act or omitting what the employee is legally bound to do
- 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
- Punishment of imprisonment of either description for up to seven years, and liability to fine
What IPC 244 to BNS 187 Means for Pending Cases
FAQs: IPC 244 to BNS 187
What changed when Section 244 IPC became Section 187 BNS?▼
Only the section number. Section 187 BNS reproduces the text and ingredients of Section 244 IPC without alteration, preserving the maximum penalty of seven years imprisonment and fine.
Where does Section 244 IPC sit in the BNS?▼
In Section 187 BNS, in Chapter X, Of Offences Relating to Coin, Currency-Notes, Bank-Notes, and Government Stamps.
Does Section 244 IPC or Section 187 BNS apply to an act done before 1 July 2024?▼
Section 244 IPC. Section 358 BNS repealed the IPC from 1 July 2024 but saves any liability already incurred under it, so an act done before that date is still dealt with under Section 244 IPC. Section 187 BNS governs acts done on or after 1 July 2024.
Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.
Sources: Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 16 Oct 2026 ·