BNS Section 276 – Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation
Chapter 15: Offences Affecting the Public Health Safety Convenience Decency and Morals ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 276
IPC S.276
✓ Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever knowingly sells or offers or exposes for sale or issues from a dispensary for medicinal purposes any drug or medical preparation as a different drug or medical preparation shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to ten thousand rupees or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 6 months or fine up to Rs 10000 or both. Cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
