Section 265 of The Indian Penal Code, 1860 View Chapter 13

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.