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IPC Section 267 - Making or selling false weight or measure
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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.
IPC 267 in Simple Words
According to section 267 of the Indian Penal Code, anyone who knowingly makes, sells, or uses false weighing instruments, weights, or measures that are intended to be used as genuine or likely to be used as such, can be punished with imprisonment up to one year or with a fine or both.
Making or selling false weight or measure
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Making or selling false weights or measures for fraudulent use | 1 Year or Fine or Both | Cognizable | Non-Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Making or selling false weights or measures for fraudulent use
Punishment : 1 Year or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Cognizable
Bail : Non-Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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