BNS Section 273 – Sale of noxious food or drink
Chapter 15: Offences Affecting the Public Health Safety Convenience Decency and Morals ·
Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
BNS Section 273
IPC S.273
✓ Bailable
🔍 Cognizable
⚖ Magistrate Court
Whoever sells or offers or exposes for sale as food or drink any article which has been rendered or has become noxious or is in a state unfit for food or drink knowing or having reason to believe that the same is noxious as food or drink shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months or with fine which may extend to five thousand rupees or with both.
ℹ️ Classification & Key Notes
Up to 6 months or fine up to Rs 5000 or both. Cognizable. Bailable. Triable by Any Magistrate.
