IPC → BNS
IPC Section 273 in BNS
IPC Section 273 corresponds to BNS Section 275 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 273 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 275 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 275 — Sale of noxious food or drink
Drafting note. Upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
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 five thousand rupees, or with both.
Questions this page answers
What is IPC 273 in BNS?
IPC Section 273 is BNS Section 275 — Sale of noxious food or drink.
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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