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IPC Section 272 - Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale
Last Updated: 01 Nov, 2026
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.)
Please refer to BNS 274 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever adulterates any article of food or drink, so as to make such article noxious as food or drink, intending to sell such article as food or drink, or knowing it to be likely that the same will be sold as food or drink, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.
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.
Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale
| 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
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