BNS Section 277: Sale of adulterated drugs
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 275
Procedural Classification Summary
Sale of adulterated drugs
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 for6 months, or fine of 5,000 rupees, or both
Official Legal Provision / Summary
Upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.