Question

Adulteration of food or drink is a punishable offence

• A. Under Section 274-276 of IPC
• B. Under Section 277-278 of IPC
• C. Under Section 272-273 of IPC
• D. None of the above

Hint:

When studying the IPC, group sections by topic. The sections on public health offenses (268-294A) are important. Remember: 272/273 for food/drink, 274-276 for drugs.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
The question asks for the specific sections in the Indian Penal Code, 1860 (IPC) that deal with the offense of adulterating food or drink.

Step 2: Detailed Explanation:
Chapter XIV of the IPC deals with offenses affecting public health, safety, convenience, decency, and morals. Within this chapter:
- Section 272 deals with the adulteration of food or drink intended for sale. It penalizes the act of adulterating any article of food or drink to make it noxious.
- Section 273 deals with the sale of noxious food or drink. It penalizes the act of selling, or offering for sale, any food or drink which has been rendered noxious or is in a state unfit for consumption.
Let's check the other options:
- Sections 274-276 deal with adulteration of drugs and sale of adulterated drugs.
- Sections 277-278 deal with fouling water of a public spring or reservoir (277) and making the atmosphere noxious to health (278).

Step 3: Final Answer:
The offense of adulteration of food or drink is punishable under Sections 272-273 of the IPC.