Section 265 · Fraudulent use of false weight or measure
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Whoever, fraudulently uses any false weight or
false measure of length or capacity, or fraudulently uses any weight or any measure of length or capacity
as a different weight or measure from what it is, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description
for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
The offence at a glance
- Punishment
- up to 1 years, fine (no stated ceiling)
- Cognizable
- Non-cognizable
- Bailable
- Bailable
- Compoundable
- Not compoundable
- Triable by
- Any Magistrate
- Non-cognizable — Police cannot investigate without a Magistrate's order
- Bailable — Bail is your right — it can be granted at the police station
From the First Schedule to the BNSS (the CrPC's, for IPC offences)
In the new law
IPC 265BNS DELETED
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