Indian Penal Code,1860

Act No : 45

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Section : Sale of noxious food or drink.

273. Sale of noxious food or drink.--Whoever sells, or offers orexposes for sale, as food or drink, any article which has beenrendered or has become noxious, or is in a state unfit for food----------------------------------------------------------------------1. The word "and" omitted by Act 42 of 1953, s. 4 and the third Sch.2. Subs. by the A. O. 1937, for "by the G. of I., or by any Govt.".3. The words "Central or any Provincial" rep. by the A. O. 1950.4. The words "or the Crown Representative" were rep. by the A. O. 1948.----------------------------------------------------------------------161or drink, knowing or having reason to believe that the same is noxiousas food or drink, shall be punished with imprisonment of eitherdescription for a term which may extend to six months, or with finewhich may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

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