Section 272 in The Indian Penal Code (IPC): Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale.
Whoever adulterates any article of food or drink, so as to make such article noxious as food or drink, intending to sell such article as food or drink, or knowing it to be likely that the same will be sold 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.
Non-Cognizable
Bailable
Non-Compoundable
Section 272 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) deals with the offence of adulteration of food or drink. This section makes it a criminal offence to adulterate any article of food or drink with any harmful or noxious substance, with the intention of selling or offering for sale such adulterated food or drink.
The section recognizes the importance of food safety and seeks to protect the public from the harmful effects of consuming adulterated food or drink. Adulteration of food or drink can cause serious health problems and may even be fatal in some cases.
Under Section 272, any person who commits an offence of adulteration of food or drink is punishable with imprisonment for a term which may extend to six months, or with fine, or both.
In conclusion, Section 272 of the IPC is a crucial provision that seeks to ensure food safety and protect the public from the harmful effects of consuming adulterated food or drink. The section imposes severe penalties on offenders and serves as a deterrent to potential offenders.
