| Category of Bare Act | Name of the Act | Year of Promulgation |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Laws | Indian Penal Code | 1860 |
| Act Number | Enactment Date | Chapter Number |
| 45 | 06.10.1860 | 14 |
| Chapter Title | Sub-Chapter | Legislated by |
| Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and morals | - | Parliament of India |
Whoever adulterates any drug or medical preparation in such a manner as to lessen the efficacy or change the operation of such drug or medical preparation, or to make it noxious, intending that it shall be sold or used for, or knowing it to be likely that it will be sold or used for, any medicinal purpose, as if it had not undergone such adulteration, 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.
State Amendments
In section 274, State Amendments are the same as under section 272.
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
| Adulterating any drug or medical preparation intended for sale so as to lessen its efficacy or to change its operation, or to make it noxious | Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 1000 rupees, or both. | Non-Cognizable |
| Bailable/Non-Bailable | Trial Court Details | Compoundable/Non-Compoundable |
| Non-Bailable | Any Magistrate | Non-Compoundable |
| Compoundable by Whom | Concerned Ministry | Concerned Department |
| Non-Compoundable | Ministry of Home Affairs | Department of Internal Security |