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Section 265 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
265. Fraudulent use of false weight or measure
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 Sections
- Section 387: Putting person in fear of death or of grievous hurt, in order to commit extortion
- Section 248: Altering appearance of coin with intent that it shall pass as coin of different description
- Section 7: Sense of expression once explained
- Section 5: Certain laws not to be affected by this Act
- Section 462: Punishment for same offence when committed by person entrusted with custody
Related Acts
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Amendment) Act, 2017
- The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
- Criminal Procedure (Identification) Act, 2022
- The Sexual Harassment of Women at Workplace (Prevention, Prohibition and Redressal) Act, 2013
- Institute of Teaching and Research in Ayurveda Act, 2020
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