BNS Section 275: Sale of noxious food or drink
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 273
Procedural Classification Summary
Selling any food or drink as
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 forfood and drink, knowing6 months, or fine of the same to be noxious.5,000 rupees, or both
Official Legal Provision / Summary
Upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.