2+ Lawyers are online
IPC Section 273 - Sale of noxious food or drink
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 275 for updated procedures & punishments.
Whoever sells, or offers or exposes for sale, as food or drink, any article which has been rendered or has become noxious, or is in a state unfit for food or drink, knowing or having reason to believe that the same is noxious 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 273 in Simple Words
According to section 273 of the Indian Penal Code, if anyone knowingly sells or offers for sale any article as food or drink that is harmful or unfit for consumption, they can be punished with imprisonment for up to six months, or a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.
Sale of noxious food or drink
| Offence | Punishment | Cognizance | Bail | Triable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selling any food or drink as food and drink, knowing the same to be noxious | 6 Months or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Selling any food or drink as food and drink, knowing the same to be noxious
Punishment : 6 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
Browse through our complete index of all IPC Sections. Learn about the Indian Penal Code with our extensive resource that covers every section in detail.
Find the best lawyer for IPC Section 273 charges
Comments by Users
No Comments! Be the first one to comment.
Popular IPC Sections
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Section 274 of the IPC?
Adulterating any drug or preparation of medicine in a way that reduces its efficacy, changes the operation, or makes it noxious with the intention or knowledge that the drug or preparation will be used or sold for any medicinal purpose as it has been...
What is Section 271 of IPC?
Anyone who violates the quarantine rules as stated in Section 271 Indian Penal Code may be punished with a simple or strict imprisonment that can last up to six months, or a fine. 1 Dec 2023
