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Section 266 - Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
266. Being in possession of false weight or measure
Whoever is in possession of any instrument for weighing, or of any weight, or of any measure of length or capacity, which he knows to be false, 133[***] intending that the same may be fraudulently used, 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 225: Resistance or obstruction to lawful apprehension of another person
- Section 421: Dishonest or fraudulent removal or concealment of property to prevent distribution among creditors
- Section 430: Mischief by injury to works of irrigation or by wrongfully diverting water
- Section 120: Concealing design to commit offence punishable with imprisonment
- Section 501: Printing or engraving matter known to be defamatory
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