IPC §272 → BNS §274
Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale
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272. Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale.—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, 1. The word “and” omitted by Act 42 of 1953, s. 4 and the Third Sch. 2. Subs. by the A. O. 1937, for “by the G. of I., or by any Government”. 3. The words “Central or any Provincial” omitted by the A. O. 1950. 4. The words “or the Crown Representative” omitted by the A. O. 1948. 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 one thousand rupees, or with both.
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.
What changedAI-inferred
IPC 272 preserved as BNS 274 with explicit fine cap of ₹5,000.
Old position
IPC 272 is concerned with Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale. Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale
New position
BNS 274 modifies the framework. Topic: Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale. 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
BNS 274 modifies IPC 272. IPC 272 preserved as BNS 274 with explicit fine cap of ₹5,000. BNS 274 text: 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...
Editorial deltaAI-indicated (source-linked)
BNS-274 reproduces IPC-272's framework on adulteration of food or drink intended for sale character-identically. Historical-amendment brackets are incorporated as plain text. Punishment levels are preserved.
Transitional note (repeal & savings)
For matters initiated before 1 July 2024, IPC 272 continues to apply. For matters from that date forward, BNS 274 applies. The transition is governed by the repeal-and-savings clause in the new code (BNS 358 / BNSS 531 / BSA 170 as the case may be); pending proceedings under the old code carry forward unaffected.
Frequently asked
BNS 274 (Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale). The relationship is classified as modified — see the change-note above for the textual delta.
Government source
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Indian Penal Code, 1860 · §272
View government sourcemha.gov.in(opens the Indian Penal Code, 1860 PDF on mha.gov.in in a new tab)Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India · PDF
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 · §274
View government sourcemha.gov.in(opens the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 PDF on mha.gov.in in a new tab)Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India · PDF
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Sources
- India Code — Indian Penal Code, 1860
- Gazette of India — Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
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