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Section 277 - The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
The Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
277. Sale of adulterated drugs.
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 five thousand rupees, or with both.
Related Sections
- Section 42: When such right extends to causing any harm other than death
- Section 14: Act done by a person bound, or by mistake of fact believing himself bound, by law
- Section 357: Breach of contract to attend on and supply wants of helpless person
- Section 337: Forgery of record of Court or of public register, etc
- Section 279: Fouling water of public spring or reservoir
Related Acts
- National Commission for Indian System of Medicine Act, 2020
- Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017
- Juvenile Justice (Care and Protection of Children) Act, 2015
- Personal Laws (Amendment) Act, 2019
- Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023
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