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 [with imprisonment for a term not exceeding exceeding three years and fine not exceeding five thousand rupees].
Section 5: Penalty for counterfeiting grade designation mark.
The Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937Central Act · Act 1 of 1937
Where this provision sits
| Act | The Agricultural Produce (Grading and Marking) Act, 1937 |
|---|---|
| Section | 5 |
| Marginal note | Penalty for counterfeiting grade designation mark. |
| Jurisdiction | Central |
| Status | In force as published by the source |
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- substituted. 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).
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