Factory Raided for Making Fake Other Branded Products — Can You Be Arrested? What Happens After the Raid?

The Trade Marks Act, 1999 provides criminal penalties for falsifying/applying false trademarks and for selling goods bearing false trademarks; Sections 103 and 104 prescribe imprisonment of 6 months to 3 years and fine of ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh, subject to the statutory provisos. Repeat convictions under Section 105 carry enhanced punishment.

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