Adulteration of drug is under which section
of IPC
a) 271
b) 272
c) 273
d) 274
Correct Answer - D
Ans. is ‘d’ i.e., 274 [Ref Safety Management of Hospitals p. 315;
Principles of FMT, Bardale p. 18]
Law related to Adulteration :- Indian Penal Code :?
Section 272 → Adulteration of Food or Drink Intended for Sale
Imprisonment for 6 months, Fine - Rs. 1000 Section 273 → Sale of
Noxious Food or Drink
Imprisonemnt for 6 months, fine - Rs. 1000 Section
274 → Adulteration of Drugs
Section 275 → Sale of aduletrated drugs
Section 276 → Sale of drugs as a different drug or preparation
Section 277 → Fouling water of public spring or reservoir