| 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 false weight or false measure of length or capacity, or fraudulently uses any weight or any measure of length or capacity as different weight or measure form 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.
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
| Fraudulent use of false weight or measure. | 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 |