Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with the adulteration of drugs?
Section 276 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 274 IPC) deals with adulteration of drugs. It covers adulteration that lessens efficacy, changes the…
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Which section of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 deals with the adulteration of drugs?
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Section 276 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly section 274 IPC) deals with adulteration of drugs. It covers adulteration that lessens efficacy, changes the drug's operation or makes it noxious, together with the specified intention or knowledge concerning medicinal sale or use. The neighbouring food-and-drink provisions (sections 274 and 275) and section 280 (making the atmosphere noxious to health) address different offences.
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