IPC Section 276 — Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation

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

If a person knowingly sells, offers for sale, or gives out from a dispensary for medical use any drug or medical preparation while claiming it is a different drug or medical preparation, that person can be punished. The punishment can be imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of up to one thousand rupees, or both.

Official Text

Whoever knowingly sells, or offers or exposes for sale, or issues from a dispensary for medicinal purposes, any drug or medical preparation, as a different drug or medical preparation, 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

Tamil Nadu Prohibition Act §41 — Procedure in case of default of person admitted to bail to appear before Prohibition Officer

Old <-> New Code Mapping

BNS §278 — Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation