Legal Metrology Act, 2009

This comprehensive edition consolidates the Legal Metrology Act, 2009, providing a complete statutory framework for weights, measures, packaged commodities, and trade compliance in India. The Act governs standards for measurement, packaging, labeling, inspection, verification, and enforcement to ensure fair trade practices and consumer protection. The book includes detailed commentary on statutory provisions, regulatory obligations, civil and criminal liabilities, and enforcement procedures. It covers the Legal Metrology (Packaged Commodities) Rules, verification of instruments, measurement standards, and compliance requirements for traders and manufacturers. Interpretative notes and practical examples make complex provisions accessible for legal professionals, regulatory officers, and business stakeholders. Ideal for lawyers, government regulators, traders, manufacturers, and compliance officers, this volume bridges statutory text with practical application, providing actionable insights for ensuring regulatory compliance. By combining legal provisions with commentary and examples, it serves as a single reference for weights and measures, consumer protection, packaging, and labeling in India.