Indian Penal Code, 1860
IPC Section 274 in BNS
§ 274 IPC→§ 276 BNS
Adulteration of drugs. Section 274 of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (Adulteration of drugs) corresponds to Section 276 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023.
Verify before you rely on this. Renumbering under the 2023 codes is not a clean one-to-one exercise — provisions were merged, split and reworded. Always check the printed bare act.
Sections either side of it
How the neighbouring provisions of the Indian Penal Code, 1860 were renumbered:
| IPC | Provision | BNS |
|---|---|---|
| 270 | Malignant act likely to spread infection of disease dangerous to life | 272 |
| 272 | Adulteration of food or drink intended for sale | 274 |
| 273 | Sale of noxious food or drink | 275 |
| 277 | Fouling water of public spring or reservoir | 279 |
| 278 | Making atmosphere noxious to health | 280 |
| 279 | Rash driving or riding on a public way | 281 |
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