IPC 266→REPEALED

IPC 266: Being in possession of false weight or measure (Repealed)

Section 266 of IPC has been repealed and has no equivalent in BNS 2023.

What Happened to IPC 266?

The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita has no section in place of Section 266 IPC, and the official comparison lists it as deleted. The Sanhita contains no chapter on offences relating to weights and measures, and no section in the BNS penalises being in possession of a false weight or measure.

IPC 266 Is Repealed

Section 266 (Being in possession of false weight or measure) of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 has been repealed and has no corresponding section in the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.

Deleted. The BNS has no section in its place.

What IPC 266 Means for Pending Cases

For Section 266 IPC (now Section REPEALED BNS): the BNS has no section in its place. An act committed before the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 came into force remains subject to prosecution under Section 266 IPC under the repeal and saving provisions.

FAQs: IPC 266

Does the BNS have a section corresponding to Section 266 IPC?▼

No. The official comparison of the BNS with the IPC lists Section 266 IPC as deleted, and the BNS contains no section punishing the possession of false weights or measures.

Which Code governs an act covered by Section 266 IPC and done before 1 July 2024?▼

The IPC. Section 358 BNS repeals the IPC but saves any liability incurred under it before that date.

Disclaimer: This comparison is for informational purposes only. The new criminal laws came into effect on 1 July 2024. Consult a qualified advocate for legal advice.

Sources: Indian Penal Code, 1860 · Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · Last updated: 16 Oct 2026 ·