Section 9 in The Jammu and Kashmir Standards of Weights and Measures (Enforcement) Act, 1997
9. Prohibition of use of weights an measures other than standard weights and measures.
(1)Notwithstanding any custom, usage or method of whatever nature no weight or measure, other than the standard weight or measure, shall be used or kept in any, premises in such circumstances as to indicate that such weight or measure is intended, or is likely, to be used, for any weightment or measurement.(2)On and from the commencement of this Act, no weight, measures or number, other than the standard weight or measure agreement in relation to any trade, commerce, production or protection.(3)Any contract or other agreement, which contravenes the provisions of sub-section (2), shall be void.
