274. 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.
BNS Section 274: Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale
Section 274 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with adulteration of food or drink intended for sale. It replaces IPC 272 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 274 is non-cognizable and bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 274 | Adulterating food or drink intended for sale, so as to make the same noxious. | Imprisonment for 6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both. | Non-cognizable | Bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 274
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 272: Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale
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