Section 275
Sale of adulterated drugs
of Penal Code
ActIn forceProvision 256 of 505
Section 275
Whoever, knowing any drug or medical preparation to have been adulterated in such a manner as to lessen its efficacy, change its operation, or render it noxious -
(a)
sells the same, or offers or exposes it for sale;
(b)
issues it from any dispensary for medicinal purposes as unadulterated; or
(c)
causes it to be used for medicinal purposes by any person n0.t knowing of the adulteration, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term not exceeding 2 years and fine.