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SECTION 275 IPC - Indian Penal Code - Sale of adulterated drugs
Last Updated: 01 Jan, 2025
By Advocate Chikirsha Mohanty
(Upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.)
Please refer to BNS 277 for updated procedures & punishments.
IPC 275 in Simple Words
According to section 275 of the Indian Penal Code, if anyone knowingly sells or offers adulterated drugs or medical preparations as unadulterated, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Offering for sale or issuing from a dispensary any drug or medical preparation known to have been adulterated | 6 Months or Fine or Both | Non-Cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Offence : Offering for sale or issuing from a dispensary any drug or medical preparation known to have been adulterated
Punishment : 6 Months or Fine or Both
Cognizance : Non-Cognizable
Bail : Bailable
Triable : Any Magistrate
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