| 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, knowing any drug or medical preparation to have been adulterated in such a manner as to lessen its efficacy, to change its operation, or to render it noxious, sells the same, or offers or exposes it for sale, or issues it from any dispensary for medicinal purposes as unadulterated, or causes it to be used for medicinal purposes by any person not knowing of the 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 275, State Amendments are the same as under section 272.
| Offence Description | Punishment provided | Cognizable/Non-Cognizable |
|---|---|---|
| Offering for sale or issuing from a dispensary any drug or medical preparation known to have been adulterated. | Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 1,000 rupees, or both. |
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 |