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SECTION 266 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Being in possession of false weight or measure
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 266 in Simple Words
According to section 266 of the Indian Penal Code, if someone possesses a false weighing instrument, weight, or measure with the intention of using it fraudulently, they can be punished with imprisonment up to one year or with a fine or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Being in possession of false weights or measures for fraudulent use | 1 Year or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Being in possession of false weights or measures for fraudulent use
Punishment : 1 Year or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
Anyone who is in possession, with the intent to use it fraudulently, of an instrument for weighing or a weight or a measure of length or volume that he knows is false shall be punished by imprisonment for up to 365 days, fines, or both.
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