IPC Section 266: Being In Possession Of False Weight Or Measure

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IPC Section 266: Being In Possession Of False Weight Or Measure

Whoever is in possession of any instrument for weighing, or of any weight, or of any measure of length or capacity, which he knows to be false, 1 *** intending that the same may be fraudulently used, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

Amendments

  1. The word “and” omitted by Act 42 of 1953, s. 4 and the Third Sch.

-Text In Indian Penal Code

OffenceBeing in possession of false weights or measures for fraudulent use
Punishment
1 Year or Fine or Both
CognizanceCognizable
BailNon-bailable
Triable By
Any Magistrate
Offence CompoundableOffence is NOT Compoundable

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