Section 153 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973
- (1)Any officer in charge of a police station may, without a warrant, enter any place within the limits of such station for the purpose of inspecting or searching for any weights or measures or instruments for weighing, used or kept therein, whenever he has reason to believe that there are in such place any weights, measures or instruments for weighing which are false.
- (2)If he finds in such place any weights, measures or instruments for weighing which are false, he may seize the same, and shall forthwith give information of such seizure to a Magistrate having jurisdiction.
Summary
- The officer in charge of a police station can enter any place in their area to check weights and measures.
- This inspection can be done without a warrant if the officer believes the weights or measures are false.
- If the officer finds false weights, measures, or weighing instruments, they can seize them.
- After seizing false weighing tools, the officer must immediately tell a Magistrate who has authority over the area.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a police officer inspect weights and measures without a warrant under Section 153 of the Criminal Procedure Code?
Yes, an officer in charge of a station can enter a place without a warrant for this purpose if they believe the weights are false under Section 153 of the Criminal Procedure Code.
2. Who must be informed after a seizure under Section 153 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973?
The officer must give information of the seizure to a Magistrate having jurisdiction according to Section 153 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973.
3. Which police officers have the power to inspect scales under Section 153 of the 1973 Act?
Section 153 of the 1973 Act gives this power to any officer in charge of a police station.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 153 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, which officer is empowered to enter a place to search for false weights?
Q2.What is the condition for an officer to enter a place for inspection under Section 153 of the 1973 Code?
Q3.What action can an officer take under Section 153 of The Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, if they find false weighing instruments?
Q4.According to Section 153 of the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973, when must an officer inform a Magistrate about a seizure?