BNS Section 278: Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation
Equivalent Legacy Law: IPC Section 276
Procedural Classification Summary
Knowingly selling of drug
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 foras a different drug or6 months, or fine of preparation.5,000 rupees, or both
Official Legal Provision / Summary
The upper limit of fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.