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SECTION 272 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale
Last Updated: 01 Apr, 2024
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
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IPC 272 in Simple Words
According to section 272 of the Indian Penal Code, if anyone intentionally adulterates any food or drink item to make it harmful and intends to sell it or knows it will be sold, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to six months, or a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adulterating food or drink intended for sale, so as to make the same noxious | 6 Months or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Adulterating food or drink intended for sale, so as to make the same noxious
Punishment : 6 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
If you intend to sell the article as food, drink or know that it is likely to be sold this way, then you can be sentenced to imprisonment for up to six years.
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