Frequently Asked Questions

IPC Section 276 deals with the offence of fraudulently using a false instrument related to weights or measures in India. […]

IPC Section 275 deals with the offence of selling adulterated drugs. This section applies when a person knowingly sells or

IPC Section 274 deals with adulteration of drugs in India. It punishes any person who adulterates a drug or medical

IPC Section 273 deals with the sale of harmful or adulterated food or drink meant for human consumption. A person

IPC Section 272 deals with the offence of adulterating food or drink intended for sale. A person can be punished

IPC Section 270 deals with acts that are likely to spread infection of a dangerous disease. A person can be

IPC Section 271 deals with disobedience to quarantine rules in India. This section punishes a person who knowingly violates government

IPC Section 27 does not exist in the Indian Penal Code, 1860. Many people confuse it with Section 27 of

IPC Section 269 deals with negligent acts that can spread dangerous infectious diseases. It applies when a person unlawfully or

IPC Section 268 defines “public nuisance” under the Indian Penal Code. A person commits public nuisance when their act or

IPC Section 267 deals with the offence of making or selling false weights or false measuring instruments in India. A

IPC Section 266 deals with the negligent act related to repairing or managing public ways, rivers, or channels of navigation.