IPC Section 273

Indian Penal Code

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IPCChapter XIV

S. 273

Sale of noxious food or drink

Description

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.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Selling any food or drink as food and drink, knowing the same to be noxious

6 Months or Fine or Both

Cognizance

Bail

Triable By

Non-Cognizable

Bailable

Any Magistrate

Composition u/s 320 CrPC

Offence is NOT listed under Compoundable Offences

By Raman Devgan
Updated: 31 Oct 2022
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