BNS Section 270 – Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
Chapter 15: Offences Affecting the Public Health Safety Convenience Decency and Morals ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 270
IPC S.270
✓ Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever malignantly does any act which is and which he knows or has reason to believe to be likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 2 years or fine or both. Cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
