Section 38(1) in The Bombay Weights and Measures Act, 1932
(1)Whoever forges or counterfeits any stamp used under this Act for the stamping of any weight or measure or weighing or measuring instrument [or possesses any such counterfeit stamp] [These words were Inserted by Bombay 56 of 1948, Section 11.] or removes a stamp from any weight or measure or weighing or measuring instrument and inserts the same into another weight or measure or weighing or measuring instrument or wilfully increases or diminishes a weight or measure so stamped shall, on conviction, be punished with rigorous imprisonment for a period which may extend to six months or with fine or with both.
