IPC → BNS
IPC Section 272 in BNS
IPC Section 272 corresponds to BNS Section 274 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 272 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 274 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 274 — Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale
Drafting note. Upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
Whoever adulterates any article of food or drink, so as to make such article noxious as food or drink, intending to sell such article as food or drink, or knowing it to be likely that the same will be sold 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 five thousand rupees, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 272 in BNS?
IPC Section 272 is BNS Section 274 — Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale.
Has the provision changed?
Upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
Which law applies to an offence today?
Offences committed on or after 1 July 2024 are dealt with under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023; earlier offences continue under the Indian Penal Code, 1860.
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