IPC Section 275

Indian Penal Code

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S. 275

Sale of adulterated drugs

Description

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 one thousand rupees, or with both.

Classification u/schedule 1 CrPC

Offence

Punishment

Offering for sale or issuing from a dispensary any drug or medical preparation known to have been adulterated

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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