IPC Section 276: Sale Of Drug As A Different Drug Or Preparation
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IPC Section 276: Sale Of Drug As A Different Drug Or Preparation
Whoever knowingly sells, or offers or exposes for sale, or issues from a dispensary for medicinal purposes, any drug or medical preparation, as a different drug or medical preparation, 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
| Offence | Knowingly selling or issuing from a dispensary any drug or medical preparation as a different drug or medical preparation |
| Punishment | 6 Months or Fine or Both |
| Cognizance | Non-Cognizable |
| Bail | Bailable |
| Triable By | Any Magistrate |
| Offence Compoundable | Offence is NOT Compoundable |
