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Investigation Manual
Investigation Manual
Investigation Manual
As stated above, the Legal Metrology Act, being a special law should
be dealt with according to Cr.P.C. as long as there are any provisions
contrary to Cr.P.C. in the act. In such a case the provisions of the act
should prevail.
The Cr.P.C. Sec. 100, 102 and Sec. 15 of the Act authorizes to seize
weight or measure, packaged commodity and documents or articles.
Once seizure is effected the process of discovery of accused should be
initiated. It may involve —
2) If any other person other than responsible person has abetted the
offence, the identity and other details necessary for prosecution
should be collected.