IPC Section 273 — Sale of noxious food or drink

offences affecting the public health, safety, convenience, decency and morals

Criminal

Punishment

Imprisonment up to 6 months, or fine up to ₹1,000, 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 which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both”

Summary

A person who sells, or offers or displays for sale, any food or drink that has become harmful or is unfit to eat or drink, and knows or has reason to believe it is harmful, can be punished with up to six months in prison, a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.

Official Text

Whoever sells, or offers or exposes for sale, as food or drink, any article which has been rendered or has become noxious, or is in a state unfit for food or drink, knowing or having reason to believe that the same is noxious as food or drink, shall be punished with imprisonment of either description for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine which may extend to one thousand rupees, or with both.

Referred to by

Related Judgments

  • RAM NATH vs THE STATE OF UTTAR PRADESH & ORS — Supreme Court of India (2024)
  • SWAMI ACHYUTANAND TIRTH & ORS. vs UNION OF INDIA & ORS — Supreme Court of India (2016)
  • BISHAMBAR NATH AND OTHERS vs THE AGRA NAGAR MAHAPALIKA AGRA AND ANOTHER — Supreme Court of India (1973)

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