Standards of Weights and Measures Act, 1976
62. Penalty for sale,
etc. of unverified weights or measures in the course of inter-State trade or
commerce. –
Whoever, in the course
of inter-State trade or commerce, sells, distributes, delivers or otherwise
transfers any weight or measure which does not conform to the standards of
weight or measure established by or under this Act or which has not been duly
verified under any other law relating to weights and i-measures for the time
being in force, shall be punished With fine which may extend to ten thousand
rupees, and, for the second or subsequent offence, with imprisonment for a term
which may extend to seven years and also with fine.