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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which provision applies to a person who adulterates a drug so…

Section 276 covers adulterating a drug so as to lessen its efficacy when the intended sale is for medicinal use as though it were unadulterated. Under the enacted provision,…

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Under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023, which provision applies to a person who adulterates a drug so as to reduce its efficacy, intending to sell it for medicinal use as though it had not been adulterated?

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Section 276 covers adulterating a drug so as to lessen its efficacy when the intended sale is for medicinal use as though it were unadulterated. Under the enacted provision, the maximum term is one year and the maximum fine is ₹5,000. The court may impose either or both.

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Option A

Section 276 applies to adulterating a drug or medical preparation with the stated effect and intent.

Option B

Section 275 concerns selling noxious food or drink.

Option C

Section 274 concerns adulterating food or drink intended for sale.

Option D

Section 277 concerns selling or otherwise dealing with a drug or medical preparation known to have been adulterated, in the circumstances specified there.

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