Section 91
(1) Whoever, by himself or by any other person on his behalf, manufactures for sale or stores or sells or distributes or imports any spurious goods shall be punished, if such act—
91. (1) Whoever, by himself or by any other person on his behalf, manufactures for sale or stores or sells or distributes or imports any spurious goods shall be punished, if such act—
(a) causing injury not amounting to grievous hurt to the consumer, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year and with fine which may extend to three lakh rupees;
Penalty for noncompliance of direction of Central Authority.
Punishment for false or misleading advertisement.
Punishment for manufacturing for sale or storing, selling or distributing or importing products containing adulterant.
Punishment for manufacturing for sale or for storing or selling or distributing or importing spurious goods.
Cognizance of offence by court.
Vexatious search.
Measures to prevent unfair trade practices in e-commerce, direct selling, etc.
Presidents, members, Chief Commissioner, Commissioner and certain officers to be public servants.
Compounding of offences.
(b) causing injury resulting in grievous hurt to the consumer, with imprisonment for a term which may extend to seven years and with fine which may extend to five lakh rupees;
(c) results in the death of a consumer, with imprisonment for a term which shall not be less than seven years, but may extend to imprisonment for life and with fine which shall not be less than ten lakh rupees.
(2) The offences under clauses (b) and (c) of sub-section (1) shall be cognizable and non-bailable.
(3) Notwithstanding the punishment under sub-section (1), the court may, in case of first conviction, suspend any licence issued to the person referred to in that sub-section, under any law for the time being in force, for a period up to two years, and in case of second or subsequent conviction, cancel the licence.
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