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IPC 265 → BNS Removed: False Weight/Measure

IPC Section 265 (False Weight/Measure) under the old Indian Penal Code 1860 is now removed under the new Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023.

Old Law — IPC 1860

265

False Weight/Measure

Fraudulent use of false weight or measure

New Law — BNS 2023

Removed

False Weight/Measure

Punishment / Liability

Same - Up to 1 year

Key Change / Note

Consolidated into Section 188

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What changed for IPC 265?

IPC 265 dealt with false weight/measure — fraudulent use of false weight or measure. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023 this provision has been removed: Consolidated into Section 188. No fresh FIR is registered under IPC 265 for conduct on or after 1 July 2024.

IPC 265 (False Weight/Measure): Removed under the BNS 2023

IPC Section 265 dealt with false weight/measure — fraudulent use of false weight or measure. Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS) 2023, in force since 1 July 2024, this provision has been removed. Consolidated into Section 188.

Because IPC 265 no longer carries a direct successor section, no fresh FIR is registered under it for conduct on or after 1 July 2024. Matters registered earlier continue under the old provision as per the saving clause of the BNS. Confirm the current position from the BNS bare act before relying on this mapping.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the BNS equivalent of IPC Section 265?

IPC Section 265 (False Weight/Measure) has been removed in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. Consolidated into Section 188.

What is the punishment under BNS Removed?

Same - Up to 1 year

What is the key difference between IPC 265 and BNS Removed?

Consolidated into Section 188

Is IPC 265 still valid in India?

IPC Section 265 (False Weight/Measure) stands removed under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023. The Indian Penal Code 1860 was repealed on 1 July 2024, so no fresh FIR is registered under IPC 265; pending false weight/measure cases continue under the old provision.