IPC Section 272: Adulteration Of Food Or Drink Intended For Sale

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IPC Section 272: Adulteration Of Food Or Drink Intended For Sale

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.

-Text In Indian Penal Code

OffenceAdulterating food or drink intended for sale, so as to make the same noxious
Punishment
6 Months or Fine or Both
CognizanceNon-Cognizable
BailBailable
Triable By
Any Magistrate
Offence CompoundableOffence is NOT Compoundable

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