IPC Section 273: Sale Of Noxious Food Or Drink
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IPC Section 273: Sale Of Noxious Food Or Drink
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.
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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 By | Any Magistrate |
Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |