Mera Samvidhaan All of Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023

Chapter XV · Of Offences Affecting the Public Health, Safety, Convenience, Decency and Morals

278Sale of drug as a different drug or preparation

Section 278 · Chapter XV

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 five thousand rupees, or with both.

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