Section 5

Penalty for counterfeiting grade designation mark.

The Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937

  • Act 1 of 1937
  • Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare
  • Department of Agriculture, Cooperation and Farmers Welfare
About this Act

An Act to provide for the grading and marking of agricultural and other produce.

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    Whoever counterfeits any grade designation mark or has in his possession any die, plate or other instrument for the purpose of counterfeiting a grade designation mark shall be punishable 1[with imprisonment for a term not exceeding exceeding three years and fine not exceeding five thousand rupees].

Notes

1 Subs. by s. 6, ibid., for "with imprisonment which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both" (w.e.f. 15-4-1987).

Source: India Code (Legislative Department, Govt. of India). Check the official Gazette before relying on it in court. Not legal advice. Free legal aid: 15100 (NALSA) · Know your rights

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