IPC §264

Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing

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Old law
IPC §264
Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing

264. Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing.—Whoever, fraudulently uses any instrument for weighing which he knows to be false, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.

What changedAI-inferred

IPC 264 (fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing; imprisonment up to 1 year, fine, or both) is not carried into BNS. The substantive offence is governed by the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 — practitioners should consult that Act for the live offence framework.

Old position

IPC 264 is concerned with Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing. Fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing

New position

BNS has no direct counterpart in the new code.

IPC 264 (fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing; imprisonment up to 1 year, fine, or both) is not carried into BNS. The substantive offence is governed by the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 — practitioners should consult that Act for the live offence framework.

Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)

IPC 264 (fraudulent use of false instrument for weighing; imprisonment up to 1 year, fine, or both) is not carried into BNS. The substantive offence is governed by the Legal Metrology Act, 2009 — practitioners should consult that Act for the live offence framework.

Transitional note (repeal & savings)

Cases registered or proceedings initiated before 1 July 2024 are governed by IPC 264. Where IPC 264 has no successor in the new code, the legal effect depends on whether the matter is one of pre-BNS repeal, externalisation to a sister statute, or constitutional displacement — see the change-note above and the linked sources for specifics.

Frequently asked

IPC 264 has no direct counterpart in the new code. See the change-note above for the specific reason — common patterns include pre-BNS repeal by an earlier amending act, externalisation to a sister statute (e.g., Legal Metrology Act, Mental Healthcare Act), constitutional displacement by a Supreme Court ruling, or editorial omission.

Sources

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Newlaws.in, IPC §264 Mapping Page, last updated 2026-05-01, accessed 2026-06-15, https://newlaws.in/ipc/264.

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