IPC → BNS
IPC Section 276 in BNS
IPC Section 276 corresponds to BNS Section 278 under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
| Old provision | Indian Penal Code, 1860, Section 276 |
|---|---|
| New provision | 278 |
| New Act | Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 |
| Mapping | Mapped |
BNS Section 278 — Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation
Drafting note. The upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
Whoever knowingly sells, or offers or exposes for sale, or issues from a dispensary for medicinal purposes, any drug or medical preparation, as a different drug or medical preparation, 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 276 in BNS?
IPC Section 276 is BNS Section 278 — Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation.
Has the provision changed?
The 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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