Indian Penal Code, 1860
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 128[India], 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 also be
liable to fine.