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SECTION 264 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 264 in Simple Words
According to section 264 of the Indian Penal Code, anyone who knowingly uses a false weighing instrument fraudulently can be punished with imprisonment up to one year or with a fine or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing | 1 Year or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing
Punishment : 1 Year or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
Description. Anyone who fraudulently uses a weighing instrument that he knows is false will be punished by either imprisonment for up to an year or fine or both.
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