IPC Section 264. Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing

Category of Bare Act Name of the Act Year of Promulgation
Criminal Laws Indian Penal Code 1860
Act Number Enactment Date Chapter Number
45 06.10.1860 13
Chapter Title Sub-Chapter Legislated by
Of Offences Relating To Weights and Measures - Parliament of India

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.

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