Whoever fraudulently uses any instrument for weighing which he knows to be false, shall be punished with imprisonment or either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
Classification of Offence
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
| Fraldulent use of false instrument for weighing. | Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine, or both. | Non-Cognisable |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
| Bailable | Any Magistrate. | Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |
264 IPC Case Laws (Supreme Court and High Courts)
| Sharanjit Kaur & Anr vs State Of Punjab on 1 July, 2013 |
| The State Of Uttar Pradesh vs Aman Mittal on 4 September, 2019 |
| India Carat Pvt. Ltd vs State Of Karnataka & Anr on 15 February, 1989 |
| Khushwinder Singh vs The State Of Punjab on 5 March, 2019 |
FAQs on Fraudulent Use of False Weighing Instruments
The offense of fraudulently using false weighing instruments involves knowingly using an instrument for weighing that the person knows to be false. This means that the weighing instrument has been tampered with or altered to provide inaccurate measurements.
The person found guilty of fraudulently using false weighing instruments can face imprisonment for a term that may extend up to one year, a fine, or both, as determined by the court.
The offense of using false weighing instruments is non-cognizable. This means that the police cannot arrest the accused without a warrant and cannot initiate an investigation without permission from the court.
Read also:- IPC Section 260: Using As Genuine A Government Stamp Known To Be A Counterfeit
IPC Section 264: Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing,IPC Section 264: Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing
