IPC Section 270 — Malignant 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 2 years, or fine, or both
As the section puts it: “shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to two years, or with fine, or with both”
Summary
If a person deliberately and with ill intent does something that they know or have reason to believe will likely spread a life-threatening disease, they can be punished. The punishment can be imprisonment for up to two years, a fine, or both.
Official Text
Whoever malignantly 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 two years, or with fine, or with both.
Related Judgments
- Anjana Annasaheb Patil & ors. vs The State of Maharashtra & anr — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2019)
- SABHAJEET MAURYA vs STATE NCT OF DELHI — Delhi High Court (2020)
- Upesh Jaywant Patil vs State Of Maharashtra And Anr — Bombay High Court (Mumbai Principal Seat) (2022)
Old <-> New Code Mapping
- BNS §272 — Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life
