Bail Status Guide

Is BNS Section 274 Bailable or Non-Bailable? Arrest Guidelines

BNS Section 274: Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale (Legacy IPC Section 272)

Statutory Classification Details

Adulterating food or drink

  • Bailable Status: Bailable (Bail is a legal right — granted at police station)
  • Cognizable Status: Non-cognizable (Police cannot arrest without warrant)
  • Triable Court: Any Magistrate
  • Official Punishment: Imprisonment forintended for sale, so as to6 months, or fine of make the same noxious.5,000 rupees, or both