Indian Penal Code, 1860
Indian Penal Code, 1860
XIII · Section 265

Fraudulent use of false weight or measure

Synced on 04 Jul 2026Text as per India Code

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.

Judgments on Section 265