Sentencing Guide
BNS Section 275 Punishment Jail Term, Fines & Sentencing Guidelines
BNS Section 275: Sale of noxious food or drink (Legacy IPC Section 273)
Statutory Classification Details
Selling any food or drink as
- 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 forfood and drink, knowing6 months, or fine of the same to be noxious.5,000 rupees, or both