IPC Section 267: Making Or Selling False Weight Or Measure
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IPC Section 267: Making Or Selling False Weight Or Measure
Whoever makes, sells or disposes of any instrument for weighing, or any weight, or any measure of length or capacity which he knows to be false, in order that the same may be used as true, or knowing that the same is likely to be used as true, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
-Text In Indian Penal Code
| Offence | Making or selling false weights or measures for fraudulent use |
| Punishment | 1 Year or Fine or Both |
| Cognizance | Cognizable |
| Bail | Non-bailable |
| Triable By | Any Magistrate |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
