Of Offencesrelatingto Weightsand Measures
IPC Section 265 - Fraudulent use of false weight or measure
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IPC Section 265 deals with fraudulent use of false weight or measure.
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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.
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