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The Penal Code, 1860

Section 244Person employed in mint causing coin to be of different weight or composition from that fixed by law

In forceChapter XII OF OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS

Chapter XII OF OFFENCES RELATING TO COIN AND GOVERNMENT STAMPS

s. 244

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 Bangladesh, 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 be liable to fine.

End of s. 244.

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