Indian Penal Code, 1860

Chapter -13

OF OFFENCES RELATING TO WEIGHT AND MEASURES

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§264

Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing

Whoever fraudulently uses any instrument for weighing which he knows to be false, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.


CLASSIFICATION OF OFFENCES

  • Punishment: - Imprisonment for 1 years, or fine, or both.
  • Non-Cognizable
  • Bailable
  • Triable by any Magistrate
  • Non-Compoundable

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