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Section 271 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with the offence relating to _____.

Section 271 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 concerns an unlawful or negligent act likely to spread an infection dangerous to life. The person must know or have reason…

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Section 271 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with the offence relating to _____.

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Section 271 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 concerns an unlawful or negligent act likely to spread an infection dangerous to life. The person must know or have reason to believe the act is likely to spread the infection. Adulteration of food or drink for sale and fictitious stamps are addressed separately under sections 274 and 186.

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Option A

Section 274 covers adulteration of food or drink intended for sale.

Option B

Section 271 is about spreading infection. The Legal Metrology Act, 2009 separately penalizes using a non-standard weight or measure under section 25.

Option C

Section 271 covers this kind of act where the person knows or has reason to believe it is likely to spread an infection dangerous to life.

Option D

Section 186 addresses fictitious stamps, including making them and knowingly using them for a postal purpose.

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