Patents Act, 1970 · Chapter XX: Punishments
Section 123: Practice by non-registered patent agents
If any person contravenes the provisions of section 129, he shall be punishable with fine which may extend to [one lakh rupees in the case of a first offence and five lakh rupees] in the case of a second or subsequent offence.
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