IPC Section 269 — Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
offences affecting the public health, safety, convenience, decency and morals
Criminal
Punishment
Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine, or both
As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both”
Summary
If a person does something illegal or careless that they know or have reason to believe could spread a life-threatening disease, they can be punished. The punishment can be imprisonment for up to six months, a fine, or both.
Official Text
Whoever unlawfully or negligently does any act which is, and which he knows or has reason to believe to be, likely to spread the infection of any disease dangerous to life, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or with both.
Old <-> New Code Mapping
- BNS §271 — Negligent act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
