276. Whoever adulterates any drug or medical preparation in such a manner as to lessen the efficacy or change the operation of such drug or medical preparation, or to make it noxious, intending that it shall be sold or used for, or knowing it to be likely that it will be sold or used for, any medicinal purpose, as if it had not undergone such adulteration, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to one year, or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees, or with both.
BNS Section 276: Adulteration of drugs
Section 276 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with adulteration of drugs. It replaces IPC 274 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 276 is non-cognizable and non-bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 276 | Adulterating any drug or medical preparation intended for sale so as to lessen its efficacy, or to change its operation, or to make it noxious. | Imprisonment for 1 year, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both. | Non-cognizable | Non-bailable | Any Magistrate |
Source: BNSS, 2023, First Schedule, Part I.
Text of BNS Section 276
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 274: Adulteration of drugs
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