Punishment for using a false property mark
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Summary
Applying a false property mark to goods or items to misrepresent their origin or ownership is an offence. The user must prove they acted without any intent to defraud; if they cannot, they face imprisonment up to one year, or a fine, or both. The burden is on the accused to show absence of fraudulent intention.
Example
Ravi sells cheap watches with a fake brand mark stuck on them to get higher prices. If charged, Ravi must prove he did not intend to defraud buyers; failing that, he can be punished with up to one year imprisonment, or a fine, or both.
Bare Act
Enacted textWhoever uses any false property mark shall, unless he proves that he acted without intent to defraud, be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine, or with both.
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