What is the BNS Section 274 equivalent in the old IPC?

BNS Section 274 directly corresponds to legacy IPC Section 272. It consolidates the statutory definition and updated penalties under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita 2023.

Is Section 274 BNS bailable or non-bailable?

Section 274 BNS is classified as: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station). In bailable matters, bail is a matter of statutory right before the police or magistrate, whereas in non-bailable offences, bail is at judicial discretion under BNSS.

Is an offence under Section 274 BNS cognizable (arrest without warrant)?

The offence under Section 274 BNS is: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant). In cognizable offences, police officers have the authority to register an FIR and initiate an investigation directly.

Which court has jurisdiction to try cases under Section 274 BNS?

Cases under Section 274 BNS are triable by: Any Magistrate under the First Schedule of the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita (BNSS).

What is the primary objective and citizen takeaway of Section 274 BNS?

Section 274 BNS deals with 'Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale'. It establishes clear criminal liability, modern evidentiary thresholds, and proportionality in sentencing under India's modernized penal framework.

BNS Section 274

BNS Section 274: Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale

Q: What is the punishment and imprisonment under BNS Section 274?

The prescribed statutory penalty under Section 274 BNS is: Imprisonment forintended for sale, so as to6 months, or fine of make the same noxious.5,000 rupees, or both. Sentences are subject to judicial trial assessment and aggravating/mitigating circumstances.

Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 272

💡 Simplified Explanation

BNS Section 274 defines the rules, regulations, and penalties regarding: "adulteration of food or drink intended for sale". This section is part of the updated criminal code of India (BNS, 2023) which modernized the legal framework.

Real-World Scenario

"If an individual is found violating the provisions regarding adulteration of food or drink intended for sale as defined under this Section, they will be charged under BNS Section 274 instead of the old IPC sections."

⚖️ Procedural Classification Summary

Adulterating food or drink

Bailable: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)

Cognizable: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)

Triable by: Any Magistrate

Punishment: Imprisonment forintended for sale, so as to6 months, or fine of make the same noxious.5,000 rupees, or both

📜 Official Statutory Provision

Upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.

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