Quick Navigation
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 214: Refusing to answer public servant authorised to question
- Section 115: Voluntarily causing hurt
- Section 203: Public servant unlawfully buying or bidding for property
- Section 164: Harbouring deserter
- Section 216: False statement on oath or affirmation to public servant or person authorised to administer an oath or affirmation
Related Acts
* Only for reference.