IPC Section 265 — Fraudulent use of false weight or measure

Summary

If a person knowingly and dishonestly uses a fake weight or a fake measure of length or capacity, or uses a real weight or measure as if it were a different weight or measure than it actually is, they can be punished. The punishment can be imprisonment for up to one year, or a fine, or both.

Official Text

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.

Related Judgments

• S.C.R. THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH v. AMAN MITTAL & ANR — Supreme Court of India (2019)
• MD. IBRAHIM & ORS v. STATE OF BIHAR & ANR. 1261 — Supreme Court of India (2009)
• ... Petitioner/A-5 in Crl.OP.7183/2015 vs The Deputy Superintendent of Police, — Madras High Court (2015)
• M/S BANDEKAR BROTHERS PVT. LTD. & ANR v. PRASAD VASSUDEV KENI, ETC. ETC — Supreme Court of India (2020)
• in Crl.OP.14971/2013 vs The State rep. by — Madras High Court (2013)
• DUTT v. STATE — Supreme Court of India (1966)
• .. Petitioners /A1 & A2 vs 1.The State represented by — Madras High Court (2011)
• SC (2009) Vol.7 p.563 — Supreme Court of India (2009)

Old <-> New Code Mapping

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