Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 274BNS 276
Adulteration of drugs
BNS 276 full section — punishment, bail and court →
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Quick facts: IPC 274 is BNS 276
- Punishment
- Imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both
- Bailable?
- Non-bailable
- Cognizable?
- Non-cognizable
- Tried by
- Any Magistrate
For offences under the BNS (on or after 1 July 2024); older cases follow the IPC and CrPC. Source: First Schedule to the BNSS, 2023, and the wording of the section. Not legal advice.
What changed
- Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from six months to one years and fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
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Under Section 276 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 274 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
Frequently asked
Is IPC 274 bailable or non-bailable?
Under BNS 276 it is non-bailable and non-cognizable, and is tried by Any Magistrate. Source: First Schedule to the Bharatiya Nagarik Suraksha Sanhita, 2023.
What is the punishment for IPC 274 under BNS?
BNS 276: imprisonment up to 1 year, or fine up to five thousand rupees, or both.
What is IPC 274 equivalent in BNS?
IPC Section 274 (Adulteration of drugs) corresponds to Section 276 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (BNS).
What changed between IPC 274 and BNS 276?
Upper limit of imprisonment is increased from six months to one years and fine is increased from one thousand to five thousand rupees.
How do I cite BNS 276 in a pleading?
Under Section 276 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023 (formerly Section 274 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860)...
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