277. Whoever, knowing any drug or medical preparation to have been adulterated in such a manner as to lessen its efficacy, to change its operation, or to render it noxious, sells the same, or offers or exposes it for sale, or issues it from any dispensary for medicinal purposes as unadulterated, or causes it to be used for medicinal purposes by any person not knowing of the adulteration, 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 277: Sale of adulterated drugs
Section 277 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with sale of adulterated drugs. It replaces IPC 275 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Under the BNSS First Schedule, BNS 277 is non-cognizable and bailable.
Bail, cognizability and punishment
| Section | Offence | Punishment | Cognizable | Bailable | Triable by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 277 | Sale of adulterated drugs. | 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 277
IPC sections replaced
- IPC 275: Sale of adulterated drugs
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