Indian Penal Code, 1860 → Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023
IPC 274BNS 276
Adulteration of drugs
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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
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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